• Self-Confidence
• Responsibility
• Mental and Physical Discipline
• Coordination – Dexterity
• Group Activity – Cooperation and Unity
• Creative and Recreative Activities – Self-expression
• Increased joy of living through appreciation of the arts and
nature
• Development of a career or avocation
• Being a part of a team with a common goal
• Better peer relationships and often better grades (according to
research)
• Training to become a happy, cooperative and useful citizen
• Fun, Travel, Concerts, Parades, Athletic Events

♪ Give your child the opportunity to gain the benefits listed above
♪ Be sincerely interested – Constructive criticism does not harm a child but indifference does
♪ Provide a quality instrument, case and music stand to make
the child’s task easier and more gratifying (your music dealer
and school music director can guide you in this)
♪ Keep the student supplied with important accessory
equipment: extra reeds, lubrications, cleaning equipment, etc.
♪ See that the instrument is in accurate adjustment to provide
the best playing conditions
♪ Be sure the mouthpiece is suitable to the child and produces
the best sounds with the greatest ease
♪ Employ a private teacher to greatly increase the student’s
chances for success
♪ Consult the school music director for guidance in this valuable
phase of your child’s education
♪ Provide a suitable time and place for child’s practice
♪ Provide a safe place for instrument to be kept
♪ Be interested in the student’s lesson preparations and always
be ready to acknowledge the student’s progress (many
parents find it rewarding to learn to play an instrument along
with their child)
♪ Be active in the school’s band parent organization