For New Band Students
WELCOME New Band Students!!
Welcome to the pride, excitement and fun of the Rosemount High School Band!!!
2.) Pep Band(s) (Co-Curricular)
3.) Jazz Band(s) (Co-Curricular)
4.) Many small ensembles (Co-Curricular)
5.) Marching Band (Trimester 1, audition is required before registering)
How to Fit in All the Classes You Need
One of the challenges in choosing classes for your freshman year at RHS is fitting all of the courses that look exciting into seven periods. New students soon realize that five periods are filled with required courses leaving only two periods for elective classes. The solution to the puzzle lies in the fact that in junior and senior years students have less required areas. Band students often delay other electives until 11th and 12th grade. This allows them to make better class choices based upon their plans after high school and "first hand" information of various course offerings. Last year's RHS Band graduates were accepted at such prestigious universities as Yale, Northwestern, Purdue, Stanford, Indiana, St. Olaf, Carleton and Wisconsin.
GRADE 9
Trimester 1 / Trimester 2 / Trimester 3
Class 1 - Required English / Required English / Required English
Class 2 - Required Math / Required Math / Required Math
Class 3 - Required Phy Ed / Required Phy Ed / Required Phy Ed
Class 4 - Required Science / Required Science / Required Science
Class 5 - Required Social / Studies Required / Social Studies / Required Social Studies
Class 6 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 7 - Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND
Trimester 1 / Trimester 2 / Trimester 3
Class 1 - Required English / Required English / Required English
Class 3 - Required Health / Required Safety Ed / Required Phy Ed
Class 4 - Required Science / Required Science / Required Science
Class 5 - Required Social / Studies Required / Social Studies / Required Social Studies
Class 6 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 7 - Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND
GRADE 11
Class 2 - Required Social Studies / Required Social Studies / Required Social Studies
Class 3 - Required Math / Required Math / Required Math
Class 4 - Required Science / Required Science / Required Science
Class 5 - Required Phy Ed / Elective / Elective
Class 6 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 7 - Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND
GRADE 12
Class 2 - Required Social Studies / Required Social Studies / Required Social Studies
Class 3 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 4 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 5 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 6 - Elective / Elective / Elective
Class 7 - Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND / Elective-BAND
Interesting Facts:
Students with coursework and/or experience in music performance classes scored higher on the SAT College Entrance Tests in 2004: 57 points higher on the verbal and 40points higher on the math for music performance students, compared to students with no music participation. - 2004 Profile of SAT Program Test Takers, The College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, New Jersey |
Students with coursework and/or experience in music performance classes scored higher on the SAT College Entrance Tests in 2004: 57 points higher on the verbal and 40points higher on the math for music performance students, compared to students with no music participation. - 2004 Profile of SAT Program Test Takers, The College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, New Jersey |
Data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1998 showed that music participants received more academic honors and awards than non-music students, and that the percentage of music participants receiving A's, A's/B's, and B's was higher than the percentage of non-participants receiving those grades. - National Center for Education Statistics, Washington DC |
Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66% of music majors who applied to medical school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. 44% of biochemistry majors were admitted. - Phi Delta Kappan |
Music lessons can enhance spatial reasoning performance, a critical higher-brain function necessary to perform complex tasks including mathematics. - University of California |
The Mozart Effect surfaced about four years ago when research uncovered that adults who listened to music of complexity for ten minutes or so experienced temporary increases in their spatial IQ scores. (Source: Frances Rauscher, Ph.D.,Gordon Shaw,Ph.D. - University of California |
According to a recent statewide survey, student involvement in extracurricular makes students resilient to current chemical/tobacco substance use among their peers. Secondary students who participated in band, orchestra or choir reported the lowest lifetime use of all chemical/tobacco substances. - Texas School Survey of Substance Abuse Among Students: Grades 7-1 |
All-State music students consistently score over 200 points higher on the SAT than non-music students, indicating that high performing students have a strong interest in pursuing serious music interests while excelling in other academic areas. - Texas Music Educators Association Survey |
Quotes on the value of Music Participation
"We must encourage our youngsters in such pursuits as music education. In addition to learning the valuable lesson that it takes hard work to achieve success, no matter what the arena, music education can provide students with a strong sense of determination, improved communication skills, and a host of other qualities essential for successful living." - Edward H. Rensi, President & Chief Operating Officer - USA, McDonald's Corporation
"We cannot forget that music is an integral part of a student's educational element. We must insure that the present 'back to basics' mentality includes access to arts and music education. As we push to increase high school graduation and college entrance requirements, we must not ignore the cultural and artistic development of our students." - U.S. Senator Paul Simon, Illinois
"The things I learned from my experience in music in school are discipline, perseverance, dependability, composure, courage and pride in results. . . Not a bad preparation for the workforce!" - Gregory Anrig, President - Educational Testing Service
"Music Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence." - Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Corporate Communications, Xerox Corporation
"Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them - a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music." - Gerald Ford, former President, USA
"Music is about communication, creativity, and cooperation, and, by studying music in school, students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience the world from a new perspective." - Bill Clinton, President of the USA
Questions?? Call the RHS Band Office: (651)423-7552