Roy J Smith Middle School Band

Learn more about the positive impact music can have on your child, then fill out a short interest form to get more information about our music program.
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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:

Are you ready to join band at Roy J Smith Middle School? We cannot wait for you to learn an instrument and play fantastic music. Take some time to check out all of the instruments we offer and submit the interest form at the bottom of this site. When you join band, you gain family! You will have a blast making music and taking part in band parties, socials, and competitions. You will get to have band class with your friends and your two awesome band teachers for all three years of middle school. Now is the time to start!

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

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Contact Information

Roy J Smith Middle School Band
Director: Victoria Morris
Phone: 2543361050
Email: victoria.morris@killeenisd.org
Website: https://schools.killeenisd.org/domain/5166