The impact of music education on children is profound.
Music does more than just make sounds, it changes the way we think and act. The skills your child will learn in music will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.
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of admissions officers of the nation's major universities say high school credit and achievement in the arts are significant considerations for admission.
points scored higher on the SAT for students involved in public school music programs according to the College Entrance Examination Board.
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Lewis Thomas, physician and biologist, found that music majors comprise the highest percentage of accepted medical students.
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of respondents (Gallup Poll), believe music is part of a well-rounded education and should be offered as part of the regular curriculum in schools.
Message from the director:
Welcome to Benton Middle School's award-winning Band program! Offerings include Beginning Band, Advanced Band, Festival Band, Jazz Band, Brass & Woodwind Lab, and Percussion Lab.
Instrument Demonstrations
Is your child interested in joining band?
Let us know!
Contact Information
Benton Middle School BandDirector: Geoffrey D. Summers
Phone: (562) 210-2500 Ext. 406191
Email: gsummers@nlmusd.org
Website: https://www.bentonms.org