Instrumental and Vocal Music at Clyde-Savannah
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| Some musical instruments in the Middle-Senior band room |
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| Students rehearsing for the Annual Variety Show |
The Clyde-Savannah Music Department is a fun-filled and active part
of life at school. There are over 9 concerts a year. Band, Chorus, Jazz
Band, Elementary Orff Instrumental Groups, and select groups like the
“C.S. Aces” and “C.S. Queens” are all a part of the distinguished
department we call Music. Clyde-Savannah Musicians also participate in
All-County at all three levels (elementary, junior high and senior
high). Overall, more than 70% of the entire k-12 student population is
involved in some musical performance group.
Two of the biggest
musical shows at the high school level are the C.S. Jazz Band Concert in
June and the C.S. Variety Show which is held every year on the first
Friday in April. Both of these shows draw large crowds. The Jazz Band
Concert, which packs either the high school front lawn or the Clyde
Village Park with audience members, showcases performances by all of
our wonderful jazz bands. The Variety Show is a “standing room only”
show that is traditionally soldout. Students’ individual and personal
talents can be displayed on stage at the Variety Show. Dance Acts,
Comedy, Bands and Singers perform as well as group production numbers
and refreshments are sold. It’s a wonderful viewing of Clyde-Savannah
and all the student (and sometimes staff) musical talent.
Music
can reach students that haven’t been reached in other classes. Students
who were “outcasts” sometimes excel in music which turns their attitude
towards school around as they start feeling accepted and goal-oriented.
Others who were struggling with academics are able to keep a positive
self-image because they feel they can do well in music. Even students
who do well in school benefit from being involved in a musical
performance group. Academic scores, accountability and accepting
responsibility all improve for many students involved in the school
music program. It has been researched and proven that music greatly
enhances intelligence and success in school.