BAND TESTIMONIALS

 

 

"One of the best parental decisions we ever made as parents was to say "yes" when our daughter and son asked to join band. The students in the District 146 Band Program have a sense of accomplishments, pride, great camaraderie and activities to participate in."

 

Mrs. Linda Ferguson - Fierke and Central Band Parent

 

 

"They learned at a very young age to budget their time efficiently, be a successful hardworking part of a group, and strive to do their very best.  I don't think they would be as successful or as well-rounded as they are if they hadn't been an integral part of the band program at Central."

 

Mrs. Vicki Leuck - Kruse and Central Band Parent

 

 

"The band program with its positive focus on excellence had a welcome influence on our children during their most vulnerable years.  We, along with our children, often reflect back on the structure of the program and realize that our children have managed to incorporate this positive influence in their everyday lives as high school students and now as adults."

 

Mrs. Susan Lyen - Fierke and Central Band Parent

 

"This is such an important time of life for our children.  They all find a group to belong to, so why not make it a productive, enjoyable group such as our band.  My son and I have fond memories of that time, as well as numerous band friends.  We would love to welcome you to this elite group of past and present members of our band family."

 

Mrs. Barb Cirillo - Fierke and Central Band Parent

 

"The greatest reward was that the kids learned life skills without even knowing it.  The mastering of short term (a scale) and long term (a Sousa March) goals, and the sense of accomplishment that they felt.  We saw them develop into young people thru challenging for a chair position, working out personality differences within a section, and working towards a goal individually and as a team."

 

Mrs. Bette Wilson - Sandidge and Central Band Parent

 

"The band program has been very beneficial for my children by giving them the skills that are essential in music such as leadership, respect, gaining a larger attention span and becoming a better listener.  The impact was so large for one of my daughters that she is now a music education major."

 

Mrs. Pina Quatrini - Memorial and Central Band Parent