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.
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.
Lewis Thomas, physician and biologist, found that music majors comprise the highest percentage of accepted medical students.
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:
We are so excited to welcome students to the BHMS Beginning Band and our Band Family for the 2020-21 school year! Please use this website for more information about the lifelong benefits of band participation for your child. Although we will have instrument fittings when we return to school, please let your child watch the instrument demonstration videos and try out the instrument matching tool to see what they may be interested in playing. You may also check out Ben Hill Middle School Band on Facebook and on our school web page. Please email me to register for your child for band before the end of May, so that we can make sure your child is in band class on Day One at BHMS!
Instrument Demonstrations
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.
Find Your Match
Is your child interested in joining band?
Let us know!
Contact Information
Ben Hill Middle School BandDirector: Michelle Denison
Phone: 229-409-5578
Email: michelle.denison@benhillschools.org
Website: https://www.ben-hill.k12.ga.us/Domain/291#calendar5447/20200413/month