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Welcome to the Gates Chili Music Boosters
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Welcome to the Gates Chili Music Boosters
If you are the parent or guardian of a band or choral student in grades 9-12, you are automatically a member of the Gates Chili Music Boosters. There are many ways, large and small, in which you can become involved to help support the outstanding performing arts programs in the Gates Chili School District. Music is for life. Most people can’t play soccer, or football at 70 or 80 years of age but they can sing. And they can play piano or some other instrument. Music is a gift you can give your child that will last their entire lives.
Music is academic. For some people, this is the primary reason for providing music lessons to their children. A recent study from the University of California found that music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking. Second graders who were given music lessons scored 27% higher on proportional math and fractions tests than children who received no special instruction. Research indicates that musical training permanently wires a young mind for enhanced performance. Music is physical. Music can be described as a sport. Learning to sing and keep rhythm develops coordination. The air and wind power necessary to blow a flute, trumpet or saxophone promotes a healthy body. Music is emotional. Music is an art form. We are emotional beings and every child requires an artistic outlet. Music may be your child’s vehicle of expression. source: Children's Music Workshop
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