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What's Your Opinion: September 16, 2009

See larger Nicole Smith, flute. 8th grade: 'There are a lot of sports here at our school. It is important to have band here too. I am happy that the budget cuts allowed us to still have a band.'

Nicole Smith, flute. 8th grade:
"There are a lot of sports here at our school. It is important to have band here too. I am happy that the budget cuts allowed us to still have a band."

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  • Zachary Klinger, saxophone, 7th grade: 'It makes me feel good, because I can interact with my classmates and play an instrument. It is also good because kids from other schools are able to take part in it also.'
  • Lanie Logan, flute. 6th grade: 'Mrs. Bailey says it helps you to learn more things because you are learning music. It makes me feel like I am good at it.'
  • Nicole Smith, flute. 8th grade: 'There are a lot of sports here at our school. It is important to have band here too. I am happy that the budget cuts allowed us to still have a band.'
  • Uriel Nieves, clarinet. 8th grade: 'It helps me to relax in some areas of school and relieves the stress. I enjoy having a music program in school.'
  • Ruby Baldry, clarinet. 7th grade: 'It helps us to mature, it is a smart experience. It is my time to relax and enjoy playing my instrument.'
  • Alysia Garver, clarinet. 6th grade: 'I feel good about playing it. It helps me to relax and feel like a real musician. I practice about two hours a week.'

West Cottonwood’s Instrumental Program was recently saved from budget cuts.
Why are those types of classes important to your school experience?

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