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:
Even with the school closures happening, band is still going to run next year, and now is the time to sign up! Please use this website to watch demonstration videos for each instrument, and to hear some student and parent testimonials. Please contact me with any questions you have. I'm excited to make music with you next year at Neuse River Middle School!
Instrument Demonstrations
Is your child interested in joining band?
Let us know!
Contact Information
Neuse River Middle SchoolDirector: Eric Van Cott
Phone: (919) 266-8500
Email: evancott@wcpss.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ewmsbands/home