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Why music matters

 

Manteca High School Band Program         Why music matters       Raising teenagers can be hard. Experts say that the two periods of greatest growth are between 0-6 months and 13-17 years. In high school, we want to help students grow cognitively and emotionally, which is what makes music so important. Several recent studies have found that when students experience emotion while learning, they develop deeper levels of understanding. Specifically, scientists are learning that positive emotions tend to help us remember more complex things.   In short, feeling good helps to create learning, which is one of the many reasons music education is so important to our nation's schools and your child. It's not just the "what" we teach in music, but the "how" we teach it...with joy. With silliness. And, yes, with love. Music provides a safe, fun, engaging atmosphere where all students can find success. Did you know that children who study music: ·        Have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills.   ·        Are more likely to excel in all of their courses.   ·        Score higher on the ACT and SAT than their non-musical counterparts.   ·        Report the lowest current and lifetime use of all substances (tobacco, alcohol, and drugs).   ·        Show different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year, compared to those who do not receive musical training.   ·        Demonstrate improved attention span, ability to make predictions and memory   ·        Attend school and graduate at higher rates Source: DoSomething.org These are but a few of the examples as to why music matters. It matters not just because of the "what" we teach, but because of the "how" we teach it. I'm excited to have your child involved in music this year. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Anthony Dahl Manteca High School   450 E. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA 95336

 

Band Handbook

Please read the Band Handbook using this link.

After you have read the handbook, return the consent form and permission slip that was sent home with your band student.

Thank you!
Mr. Dahl & Mr. Marchetti

Band Excused Absence Forms Now Online

Dear Band Parents and Students-

Effective immediately band excused absence requests will now be done online.  You can click this link or find the form on the left side of this website under "student downloads."  Parents or students may fill out the requests.

Thank you for your support as we transition to #goingdigital !

Sincerely,

Anthony Dahl

Band Sponsorships

Friends, Family, and Businesses Can Sponsor the Buffalo Band!

 The Manteca High School Band serves nearly 100 student-musicians at Manteca High School. We provide an opportunity for students to develop musical, social, and leadership skills that they can use throughout their life.  We offer three levels of concert bands, a marching band, and a jazz combo program at our campus.  Additionally, many students participate in district, regional, and all-state honors ensembles as well.

As you can probably imagine, the cost to run such a program is great, and although budgets are beginning to look better in California, funding for our program is still minimal.  This is where you can help!  We hope that you will consider becoming a sponsor of the Manteca High School Band.  All sponsorships are handled through the Manteca Band Boosters, a 503 (c) non profit and could be tax exempt!  We hope you will consider donating at one of the following levels:

Supporter Level ($1- 24)

Your name listed on the band website and major concert programs (December and May)

 Friend of the Band Level ($25- 99)

Your name listed on the band website and major concert programs (December and May)

Manteca High Music Window Decal (while supplies last)

8X10 Certificate of Appreciation (suitable for framing)

 

Performer Level ($100- 199)

All of the above benefits plus:

Business Card Sized ad in our major concert & band festival programs

 

Section Leader Level ($200- 299)

All of the above plus:

Business card sized ad on our annual rib dinner placemats

Name on sponsors banner in front of the band at all home football games

 

Drum Major Level ($300- 499)

All of the above plus:

Two tickets to the annual Rib Dinner fundraiser

Personalized thank you note from band students

 

Director Level ($500- 999)

All of the above plus:

Two additional tickets to the Rib Dinner fundraiser (four total)

Two free MHS Band T-shirts

Plaque for display at your business or office

 

White Buffalo Level (over $1000)

All of the above plus:

Large banner displayed at all band performances and the Rib Dinner fundraiser

i.e. “Manteca HS Band Sponsored by: (your name or company here)”

Two additional tickets to the Rib Dinner fundraiser (six total)

 

Please send your donation (check or money order made out to Manteca Band Boosters) to:

Anthony Dahl
Manteca High School Band
450 E. Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA  95336

For more information please email adahl@musd.net or to download our Sponsorship Flyer, click here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytmz6yxsvi30w0w/sponsor.pdf