C.E. Williams Middle School Orchestra (South Campus)

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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.
 

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Hello! I'm the orchestra director at C E Williams South! If you are interested in joining orchestra, please fill out the information form so we can make sure you get signed up. I have some exciting things planned for this year...lots of concerts and playing opportunities and even a super fun field trip! Even if you didn't play an instrument in the lower grades, you can join as a beginner in 7th grade and if we have enough interest, we can have an 8th grade beginner group as well. Music has no age limits! I really hope that you will become part of the CEWS Orchestra! Come join us in orchestra and be a part of the music! - Mrs. Pettis

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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C.E. Williams Middle School Orchestra (South Campus)
Director: Mrs. Maria Pettis
Phone: 843-763-1529
Email: maria_pettis@charleston.k12.sc.us