Welcome to Washington's

2007-2008

Eric Buchen

Fifth grade students have the opportunity to participate in the school band.  RBUSD provides free band lessons to all interested students who wish to learn the flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet or trombone. Band meets twice a week during the regular school day and no previous experience is required. In addition to the weekly lessons, elementary students can request a Band Buddy (a middle or high school  band student) for outside tutoring.

Instruments are to be supplied by the student: or local music stores offer excellent rental/purchase plans.  A limited number of school instruments are available for scholarship students.

Participating in the school band program is a fun and rewarding opportunity for students.  We have at least three performances throughout the year and participating in elementary band better prepares students for band in middle and high school.

Just a few of the many benefits of participating in a school music program are:

• Research shows that when music is included in a student's daily learning that reading, writing, and math scores improve.
• There is a high correlation between positive self-perception, healthy self-esteem, total interest in school activities, and the study of music.
• College admission officers give special consideration to students who participate in their high school music programs.
• Employers often seek out students who are a part of their high school music program because of the student's ability to solve problems and work well with all kinds of people.
• There is a strong bond of friendship that forms amongst musicians.  This bond gives musicians a sense of support and belonging that will follow them through their educational career.

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