Yerington Intermediate Beginning Band 2020 - 2021

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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.

Music
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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.
 

What is Band?

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Message from the director:

Hello Yerington families, I hope this message finds you well. With all of the uncertainty in this current time of COVID-19, I am hoping to offer some sense of order and positivity to you and your student. The chance to sign up for band in the new school year is coming up. On 4.2.2020. YIS sent out the electives packets. Normally I would have already had a chance to meet all of our current 4th graders and speak to YIS students about joining band next fall. In lieu of that, I would like to invite your student to sign up for what is certain to be a great beginning to student life at YIS! Now is the time to express any interest you may have. What have you got to loose?

Students who participate in music have the lowest levels of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs among any group in our society.

H. Con. Res 266 United States Senate, June 2000

Students taking courses in music performance and music appreciation scored higher in the SAT than students with no arts participation.

College Entrance Examination Board College-Bound Seniors National Report

Schools that have music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than those without music programs (90.2 percent compared to 72.9 percent).

U.S. Department of Education NELLS88 Database

Instrument Demonstrations

Parent Interviews

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Student Interviews

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Instrument Matching Tool

Part of enjoying the band is being successful on your instrument. This isn't a test, and you can't fail. The Instrument Matching Tool will help match you with the right instrument! EVERYONE can be in music. At the end, you will be asked to list your instrument preferences in priority order. Click on the button to begin.

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Contact Information

Yerington Intermediate Beginning Band 2020 - 2021
Director: Chris Jeka
Phone: 775 463 6833
Email: cjeka@lyoncsd.org
Website: https://www.yis.lyoncsd.org/staff