09/19/2026
🎶🎺🎶
Morning band practice has quickly become one of my favorite parts of the day.
There’s something pretty special about watching our 7th and 8th grade band members introduce themselves to our brand-new 6th graders, sit beside them, answer their questions, help with fingerings and notes, and encourage them through all those first sounds. 🥹
Yes, we’re learning instruments. Yes, we’re learning music. But we’re also learning how to encourage each other, how to lead, and how to make sure everyone has a place where they belong.
It may sound a little cliché, but I’ll say it anyway: we’re not just growing a band in this Band Room…we’re growing a family.
And hearing those older students say, “Come sit with me. I’ll help you!” might just be my favorite sound we make. 🎺🥁🎷🎶