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:
Thank you for your interest in joining the Liberty Public Schools Band Program. We are so excited for you to join us and become a member of the LPS Band Family. Your band directors are Marti Whelan-DMS, Mark Fangmann-LMS, Kelsee Gardner-SVMS, Michael Dragen-HMS, Eddie Owen & Brittany True-LHS, and Shane Fuller & Justin Doss-LNHS. The LPS beginning band consists of 5 instruments for 6th grade. Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn and Percussion. Mallets are considered a part of Percussion. After 6th grade, the directors will work with your students to determine if they would be a good candidate to move to any of the full band instruments (including saxophone, oboe, bassoon, or tuba).
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Contact Information
Liberty Public Schools Beginning Band ProgramPhone: 816-736-5660
Email: matt.allison@lps53.org
Website: https://www.lps53.org/finearts