This letter is to
congratulate you and your child on their acceptance into the Langston Middle
School Honors Orchestra. This Orchestra is one of the most rewarding and exciting educational
opportunities offered by our schools. With your child’s participation and your encouragement,
this ensemble will pay tremendous dividends in your child’s life for
many years to come.
Music provides a wealth
of fringe benefits. In addition
to obtaining the life long skills needed to become a music performer or
consumer, a child learns skills that can be used in every facet of life.
Team work, dedication, self-discipline, and responsibility prepare
a child for a successful future in any profession he/she may choose.
A variety of research shows that music students are among the academically
strongest in their schools and score higher on SAT/ACT than other students.
Most colleges and universities now look for more than good grades
on a child’s transcript. They want well-rounded students that have
been able to accomplish more than just textbook knowledge.
The Honors Orchestra will meet
every Wednesday from 3:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. in the Langston MS Orchestra
Room. Students should report
promptly with their instrument, music, and a pencil. Each student is required
to attend rehearsals and spend time during the week preparing the music.
Again, I congratulate you and your
child on their acceptance into the Honors Orchestra.
As the year progresses, I hope you feel free to contact me whenever
necessary.
