THE OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM
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Why music?

Every year, one of the most asked questions we get is "why should my student do band over another elective?" Well, there are a lot of reasons.

1) Music is a discipline that uses all parts of the brain, and is a cognitive and creative activity. It's no secret that students who partake in one or more of the arts are more well-rounded students, and more receptive to other kinds of learning. You only need to look at the top of the student ranks here at OHS. There are roughly 450 students in the music program, about 17% of the school. Yet, year in and year out, at least 50% of the "Top Ten" (top 10% of the graduating seniors) are music students. This includes valedictorians, salutatorians, and in some years, both!!!
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2) Colleges love seeing music classes on a student's resume!!! Music and the fine arts are part of a well-rounded education, and colleges and universities look for that when assessing candidates for their institutions. Check out this listing of what Illinois colleges expect of their incoming freshmen...most require fine arts or a foreign language. Many people operate under the assumption that the arts need to be dropped in favor of a foreign language, and that is just not the case.
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  • Home
  • Bands
    • Wind Symphony
    • Wind Ensemble
    • Symphonic Band/Symphonic Winds
    • Concert Band/Chamber Winds
    • Extra Curricular Groups >
      • Jazz Ensembles >
        • Jazz Ensemble 1
        • Orange Jazz 2/Blue Jazz 3 >
          • Jazz 2/3 Practice Recordings
        • Must Have Recordings
        • Guest Artists
        • Helpful Jazz Links and Videos
      • OHS Color Guard
      • Marching Band >
        • Parade and Pep Tunes
        • OHS Drumline/Pit
      • Pep Band >
        • Schedule
      • Tri-M Honors Society >
        • Active Tri-M Member Points
    • OHS Color Guard
    • Honors Band >
      • Project Rubrics
  • Calendar/Events
    • OHS Band Calendar
    • Crystals
    • Band Bandquet
    • Programs >
      • 2021-2022
      • 2019-2020
      • 2018-2019
      • 2017-2018
      • 2016-2017
      • 2015-2016
      • 2014-2015
      • 2013-2014
  • Communication
    • The Directors >
      • Stephanie San Roman
      • Kevin Schoenbach
    • Daily Schedule
    • Band Gear
    • Band Handbook
    • District 308 Sites
    • Music/Athletic Conflict Resolution Policy
  • Media
    • Facebook Live
    • Pictures >
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      • 2019-2020
      • 2018-2019
      • 2017-2018
      • 2016-2017
      • 2015-2016
      • 2014-2015
      • 2009-2010
    • Audio >
      • 2021-2022
      • 2019-2020
      • 2018-2019
      • 2017-2018
      • 2016-2017
      • 2015-2016
      • 2014-2015
      • 2013-2014
      • 2012-2013
      • 2011-2012
  • Why music?
    • Why Music?
    • The Effects of Music
    • Incoming Freshmen >
      • FAQ's
      • Repair and Maintenance >
        • Instrument Repair
      • How to Fit in Band
  • Resources
    • Private Teachers >
      • Melanie Mathew, flute
      • Cate Hummel, flute
      • Emily Fagan, oboe
      • Kim Richter, bassoon
      • Garrett Matlock, clarinet
      • Shawn Maxwell, woodwinds
      • Rich Moore, saxophone/clarinet
      • Kyle Miller, Trumpet
      • Susan Ozvath, french horn
      • Rachel Maxwell, french horn
      • Corey Sansolo, trombone
      • Helder Perez
      • Vern Spevak, percussion
      • Accompanists
    • Instrument Maintenance >
      • Brass
      • Clarinets and Saxes
      • Oboes and Bassoons
      • Percussion Sticks
    • Awards >
      • 2020-present Awards
      • 2010-2020
      • 2000-2009
      • 1990-1999
      • 1980-1989
      • 1970-1979
      • 1956-1969
    • Instrument Rental Form
    • Patron of the Arts >
      • Patrons Rubric
      • OHS Patrons Events
    • Band Boosters >
      • OHS Band Patron Program
      • Boosters Docs
    • For Parents >
      • Charms
      • SmartMusic
    • For Students >
      • Smartmusic
      • Apps
    • History of the OHS Bands
    • Percussion Stuff
  • Support Us
    • Amazon Smile
  • OHS Jazz Camp