This information was sent out to Bodkin's fifth grade families recently, but we thought we would share it with our entire community. As you know, Bodkin has an amazing music program with opportunities for students to participate in both instrumental music (grades 3-5) and chorus (grades 4 & 5) classes. As many of you know, music instruction has incredible benefits to students academically. So it is never too early to tell you about future music opportunities and the importance of supporting these programs.
Did you know?
If you have any questions about Bodkin's music programs, feel free to contact Ms. Cox or Mr. Dever at Bodkin directly.
Did you know?
- The Chesapeake Bay Middle Music Program is experiencing an explosion of growth at the middle school level which will soon impact the high school as well.
- With this growth comes exciting new performance and growth opportunities for students as well as a higher quality program.
- In sixth grade, students can play a new instrument or join chorus without previous experience.
- Students can elect to take two ensemble classes.
- There are school instruments available for families in financial need.
- Music is the one class that gets the most “bang for your buck”:
- Life lessons such as perseverance, cooperation, responsibility, time management, and audition and performance experience (that can be applied to job interviews).
- Full Brain Activities: Performing music is one of the only activities that stimulates both sides of the brain simultaneously---Truly excellent for all growing brains!!
- Academic lessons such as fluency, pattern recognition, creativity, problem solving, historical and cultural contexts, and striving for excellence.
- One teacher for several years which leads to an improved rapport between student an educator – a research-based factor influencing academic success.
- More leadership opportunities than almost all other group activities.
- Travel opportunities in both the community and other states.
- The ONLY long-term education commitment a student can make from grades three to twelve that is fostered by only three to four educators.
- Not all communities in the nation or even our state have music programs available.
- YOU are the advocates and protectors of music in our community.
If you have any questions about Bodkin's music programs, feel free to contact Ms. Cox or Mr. Dever at Bodkin directly.