Dear Atlee Band Families,
Band is an essential part of your son/daughter's academic career at
Atlee High School. It is one of the few, if not the only, class to be
truly interdisciplinary. Not only will your child receive a paramount
education in the language of music, he or she will activate aspects of
the brain not tapped in other classes.
Recent research is indicating through EEG testing that music classes, such as band, activate ninety percent of a student's brain, whereas other classes, such as Math and English, activate around twenty percent or less. Furthermore, at Atlee, look for the band to have one of the highest percentage of honor students than any organization of its type.
In addition, your son/daughter will learn many life skills from being
involved in the band. Band teaches more than music, it teaches
discipline, teamwork, cooperative learning, and invaluable lessons in
time management. Raider Band members are involved in every club, sport, and activity at Atlee and are amongst the leaders of the school. Look for a large number of the Raider Band seniors each year to attend some form of post secondary education.
From a parent standpoint, you won't find a better family for your child while they are away from their real family!!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
R. Paul Rozecki, Jr.
Director of Bands