Friends of Colchester Music

Band Students Score Higher On Standardized Tests

Middle school and high school students who participated in instrumental music scored significantly higher than their non-band peers in standardized tests. University studies conducted in Georgia and Texas found significant correlations between the number of years of instrumental music instruction and academic achievement in math, science and language arts.

Source: University of Sarasota Study, Jeffrey Lynn Kluball; East Texas State University Study, Daryl Erick Trent

VMEA Vermont Music Educators Association. District and All-State information is available through this site.
MENC Music Eductators National Conference. This is the national music association for music educators. Articles and support materials are available here for students, parents, and educators.
Support Music A great site for ideas on how to support music in your community with supportive research and materials.

FCM will hold its Spring 50/50 raffle May 29th at the CHS Spring Band and Chorus Concert. Tickets will be sold before the concert and the winner will be announced after. Other prizes include: gift cards from Colchester businesses. Tickets are 1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All proceeds benefit the scholarship and instrument funds.

Welcome Remarks to freshman at Boston Conservatory

An inspiring speech about the importance of music and the arts to society.

http://trentalange.tumblr.com/post/82322799/boston-conservatory-welcome-...