Save the EWG Music Program
We, the undersigned, protest Superintendant Geismars proposal for the elimination of .8 teaching position in music in the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School system, recognizing that it means system... continue reading »
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Concerned Citizen Cutting middle school band deprives talented youngsters from a head start into Jr/Sr high band. Middle School band allows them to get the "squeaks out" and this is where they learn the bascis ."
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"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Parent Music is the heart of the soul. As infants we are sung to more than spoken to, there must be some significance. It is enjoyment and pleasure that costs so little and in return gives so much: Calmness, com"
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Parent I can not imagine the school without the band. It has been such a joy to watch the kids grow up and progress into wonderful musicians. Our daughter started in 6th grade and went through her senior year. W"
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Student Music truely increases the intelect of students and gives those of us who are musically inclined a place to express ourselves. If you get gid of the Metcalf music programyou are attacking the entire EWG "
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Student Don't cut band!!! I play trombone and it is awesome!!!"
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Student EWG already starts band later than most other schools; if you cut the music program at Metcalf, then you are taking away another two years of experience. This means that everyone in the junior high band "
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Former Student & Band Member I can't even imagine a school without music. The benefits of music in schools is extraordinary, and from a personal standpoint I can definitely back up that fact. Music is such a"
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"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Concerned Citizen I cannot underestimate the value of my particpation in band programs beginning with instrumental instruction in 6th grade at Metcalf Middle and ending with memebrship in a University Marching B"
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen parent There are too many educational benefits to kids participation in music programs to ignore!"
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen grandparent The elementary band and chorus is the basis upon which grades 7 - 12 band and chorus gets their strength. Don't eliminate the foundation upon which the program stands."
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"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Parent EWG Students seem more involved in music than sports. Please do not cut music/band, it is so important to so many of our kids."
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"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Student This band program is crucial for students. It needs to continue!"
"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen parent save the band save the band!!!!!!!!!!"
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"I am a: Parent, Student, Concerned Citizen Student We need elementry band classes to better serve the band as a whole."