Advocating A CISD String Orchestra Program for Our Children
Advocating A CISD String Orchestra Program for Our Children
Benefits of Orchestra Instruction
Some children prefer to play a string instrument. Their curiousity about music is best satisfied on the instrument of their choice.
String players can start music education at an earlier age.
String instruction builds self-confidence.
Orchestra instruction can have a positive impact your child's entire life.
Orchestra is cooler than band. (Orchestra students are not required to march.)
Orchestra students score the highest SAT grades among other musical ensembles.
The skills learned will benefit the child in all phases of their academic studies and career.
Playing an orchestral instrument contributes to the development of self-esteem.
Playing any musical instrument improves coordination.
Orchestra has a powerful effect on the intellectual and creative development of children.
Students who listen to music have increased verbal, emotional and spatial intelligence.
Orchestra students have improved concentration and memory skills.
Orchestral literature is one of Western society’s unique and greatest treasures.
Students who are exposed to a broad range of music that was intended to be played by an orchestra, gain an added dimension to their music education.
Early music education benefits brain development and helps in the development of disciplined study habits.
String instrument students enjoy many opportunities for lifelong participation.
Many colleges offer scholarships for excellent string instrument players
Adult string players have opportunities to play in community orchestras and church music groups, and many other types of music groups, including theatre and choral productions.
A string program provides benefits to band students too.
