Parkland School District
Instrument Signup!
BAND & STRINGS PROGRAM
The Parkland School District offers instruction on band and strings instruments to interested students beginning in 4th grade. We hope you will consider enrolling your child in this meaningful, valuable program!
Please look over the "Why Band & Strings?" and "Instrument Demonstrations" areas below, then fill out the Interest Form to tentatively enroll your child in the program for 4th grade.
WHY BAND & STRINGS?
Formal research and personal experience demonstrate many benefits to students learning to play an instrument.
Instrument instruction is offered as part of the Parkland School District's commitment to a well-rounded education involving Academics, Athletics and the Arts.
Currently, approximately 70% of Parkland elementary students participate in band or strings!
High school students who take music courses score significantly better on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers, according to a new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology. (Univ. of British Columbia, June 24, 2020)
Parent Interviews (Band)
Parent Interviews (Strings)
Student Interviews
INSTRUMENT DEMONSTRATIONS
There are many instruments from which to choose, each with their own sound and style! Which would you like to play? Maybe you already know! If not, CLICK the play button on the videos below to SEE & HEAR the instruments we offer.
Trombone
Baritone
Trumpet
Clarinet
Saxophone
Flute
Bass
Cello
Viola
Violin
French Horn
Tuba
Snare Drum
I Chose My Instrument Because...
In this brief video, past Parkland elementary band and strings students share why they chose their instrument. Some responses might surprise you...ENJOY!
SIGN UP!
Once you've decided, we need to schedule you for lessons beginning in the fall and get information to you about acquiring an instrument. CLICK the BUTTON BELOW to fill out the INTEREST FORM so we know you want to play. The deadline for completing the INSTRUMENT INTEREST FORM is Monday, June 6, 2022.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions regarding Parkland's Elementary Band and Strings Program, either check out our Frequently Asked Questions (see FAQ PAGE), or contact the Band or Strings teacher at your school (see CONTACT PAGE).
Much thanks to the folks at BE PART OF THE MUSIC or their excellent instrument demonstration videos and other content! Visit them at bepartofthemusic.org.