East Palestine Middle School Band

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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:

Welcome! We are so excited you are here to find out more about the music department at EP, specifically joining the Band! If you are a 5th grader, you are likely coming to us from the Performing Arts class. Of course we'll gladly welcome any grade 5-12 student who is serious about making music and having fun. Our EP Band program is a strong one and it's YOU that makes it that way. Please register here to sign up for the band program. We'll use the instrument match as well as some face to face (or virtual if needed) discussions to help decide what instrument fits you best. Before you know it, you'll be marching alongside our EPHS Bulldog Band! Being a part of the band can change your life. :)

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.

Find Your Match

Is your child interested in joining band?

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Contact Information

East Palestine Middle School Band
Director: Jennifer Mollenkopf
Phone: 330-426-9451
Email: Jennifer.Mollenkopf@epschools.k12.oh.us
Website: http://www.myepschools.org