BAND TESTIMONIALS
“The band is like a family…A compassionate, helpful, caring family…they take great pride in their work and it shows during every performance. The talent these students demonstrate is amazing! It’s an experience and talent they will carry with them for a lifetime."
Mrs. Catherine A. Fino – Fierke and Central Band Parent
"Having a child in the Music program at Central was certainly one of the best decisions I have ever made as a parent. It is quite clear that many of the positive memories that our daughter has of her Middle School experience revolve around her experiences within the program. Of course, it is a very social organization and provides the maturing child the opportunity to make wonderful friends across both grade levels as well as social classes. However, there is also an extremely important academic component in that the disciplines learned in the music program – in particular, the concept of competing against personal goals of achievement and being part of a “group” who also competes as a team – these are lessons that apply throughout one’s life!"
Mr. Jim Sneed - Kruse and Central Band Parent
"One of the best parental decisions we ever made as parents was to say "yes" when our daughter and son asked to join band. The students in the District 146 Band Program have a sense of accomplishments, pride, great camaraderie and activities to participate in."
Mrs. Linda Ferguson - Fierke and Central Band Parent
"They learned at a very young age to budget their time efficiently, be a successful hardworking part of a group, and strive to do their very best. I don't think they would be as successful or as well-rounded as they are if they hadn't been an integral part of the band program at Central."
Mrs. Vicki Leuck - Kruse and Central Band Parent
"The band program with its positive focus on excellence had a welcome influence on our children during their most vulnerable years. We, along with our children, often reflect back on the structure of the program and realize that our children have managed to incorporate this positive influence in their everyday lives as high school students and now as adults."
Mrs. Susan Lyen - Fierke and Central Band Parent
"This is such an important time of life for our children. They all find a group to belong to, so why not make it a productive, enjoyable group such as our band. My son and I have fond memories of that time, as well as numerous band friends. We would love to welcome you to this elite group of past and present members of our band family."
Mrs. Barb Cirillo - Fierke and Central Band Parent
"The greatest reward was that the kids learned life skills without even knowing it. The mastering of short term (a scale) and long term (a Sousa March) goals, and the sense of accomplishment that they felt. We saw them develop into young people thru challenging for a chair position, working out personality differences within a section, and working towards a goal individually and as a team."
Mrs. Bette Wilson - Sandidge and Central Band Parent
"The band program has been very beneficial for my children by giving them the skills that are essential in music such as leadership, respect, gaining a larger attention span and becoming a better listener. The impact was so large for one of my daughters that she is now a music education major."
Mrs. Pina Quatrini - Memorial and Central Band Parent
“The band is like a family…A compassionate, helpful, caring family…they take great pride in their work and it shows during every performance. The talent these students demonstrate is amazing! It’s an experience and talent they will carry with them for a lifetime."
Mrs. Catherine A. Fino – Fierke and Central Band Parent
"Having a child in the Music program at Central was certainly one of the best decisions I have ever made as a parent. It is quite clear that many of the positive memories that our daughter has of her Middle School experience revolve around her experiences within the program. Of course, it is a very social organization and provides the maturing child the opportunity to make wonderful friends across both grade levels as well as social classes. However, there is also an extremely important academic component in that the disciplines learned in the music program – in particular, the concept of competing against personal goals of achievement and being part of a “group” who also competes as a team – these are lessons that apply throughout one’s life!"
Mr. Jim Sneed - Kruse and Central Band Parent
"One of the best parental decisions we ever made as parents was to say "yes" when our daughter and son asked to join band. The students in the District 146 Band Program have a sense of accomplishments, pride, great camaraderie and activities to participate in."
Mrs. Linda Ferguson - Fierke and Central Band Parent
"They learned at a very young age to budget their time efficiently, be a successful hardworking part of a group, and strive to do their very best. I don't think they would be as successful or as well-rounded as they are if they hadn't been an integral part of the band program at Central."
Mrs. Vicki Leuck - Kruse and Central Band Parent
"The band program with its positive focus on excellence had a welcome influence on our children during their most vulnerable years. We, along with our children, often reflect back on the structure of the program and realize that our children have managed to incorporate this positive influence in their everyday lives as high school students and now as adults."
Mrs. Susan Lyen - Fierke and Central Band Parent
"This is such an important time of life for our children. They all find a group to belong to, so why not make it a productive, enjoyable group such as our band. My son and I have fond memories of that time, as well as numerous band friends. We would love to welcome you to this elite group of past and present members of our band family."
Mrs. Barb Cirillo - Fierke and Central Band Parent
"The greatest reward was that the kids learned life skills without even knowing it. The mastering of short term (a scale) and long term (a Sousa March) goals, and the sense of accomplishment that they felt. We saw them develop into young people thru challenging for a chair position, working out personality differences within a section, and working towards a goal individually and as a team."
Mrs. Bette Wilson - Sandidge and Central Band Parent
"The band program has been very beneficial for my children by giving them the skills that are essential in music such as leadership, respect, gaining a larger attention span and becoming a better listener. The impact was so large for one of my daughters that she is now a music education major."
Mrs. Pina Quatrini - Memorial and Central Band Parent