This year's spring band trip is to Toronto, Canada. Our departure is May 13th and return is May 16th. In order for your child to be able to travel with us to Canada we will need a birth certificate (or certified copy) and a picture ID. We also need a parent or legal guardian to sign and have our permission slip notarized. A notary will be available at our April 6th booster meeting... we will also be going over other trip related information at this meeting.

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New London High School Music Department provides the following courses for the 2009/10 School year:

Concert/Marching Band,

Percussion Ensemble,

Choral Ensemble,

Beginning Piano

GET INVOLVED! Join Band or Choir.

The band and choir offer the opportunity to meet many new friends, learn about music and participate in something that will last for the rest of your life. No experience? It's ok, just bring a willingness to work and a positive attitude. Become a part of something big.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Morgan at MorganS@newlondon.org

Why study music?

Some of the many benefits of participation in music include the enhancement of: -Problem solving -Teamwork -Goal-setting -Self-expression -Memory skills -Coordination -Concentration -Self-confidence -Self esteem

Study after study show a direct relationship between students involved with their high school music programs and academic success.

“Research shows that when arts are included in the student’s curriculum, reading, writing and math scores improve.” (California Council of the Fine Arts Deans)

“New York schools show 90% of their students who participate in music go to college” (Today’s Edition)

“High School music students have higher grade point averages than non-music students in the same school. Students with band experience attend college at a rate twice the national average. Music students score an average 64 points higher on their SAT tests in 1989” (Bands Across the USA, 1989)

“Successful music students tend to possess the qualities and skills that are considered essential to employers in business, education and service organization. They are ahead of others in writing, communication skills and analytical skills. They also have a high degree of self-discipline. We have now discovered that music students show the highest SAT scores.” (The Instrumentalist, Nov. 1988)

"College admissions officers continue to cite participation in music as an important factor in making admissions decisions. They claim that music participation demonstats time management, creativity, expression and open-mindedness." (Arts May Improve Students Grades, Associated Press, 1999)

"A 1997 study of elemenary students' math test scores rose as their time in arts education classes increased." (Arts exposure and Class Performance, 1998)