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 being a part of the Woodlawn MS Band. Musical talent is not required to participate. We will teach you how to read music, how to play your instrument and finally how to make music together with your friends and fellow students. Additionally, learning a musical instrument is like doing a full body crossfit workout for your brain and studies have shown that students who participate in Band achieve higher test scores and do better in other subjects than students who do not. Finally, do you like to go on trips and enjoy doing fun things outside of class? Then, Band is your thing and we would be delighted to have you join our team. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing a shiny new instrument in your hands next year here at Woodlawn Middle School!
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
Woodlawn Middle School BandDirector: Robert McConnell
Phone: 7039800094
Email: robert_mcconnell@abss.k12.nc.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/abss.k12.nc.us/mr-rob-mcconnell/home