Dickerson Band is a feeder program for the
Walton High
School Band. The Walton
Band programs consists of both Marching and Concert Bands. The
Marching Band plays at all football games in the fall as well as
competing in
several competitions. During the Fall 2006 season,
the Walton Band had the honor of being asked to participate in
the National Bands of America competition in Indianapolis, IN.
Marching Band requires a lot of dedication, but also provides a
tremendous amount of fun! Just ask any current member about not
only the football games, but also Rock-A-Thon and Cosmic
Bowling!The Concert Bands
consist of 4 bands - Concert I, Concert II, Symphonic I, and
Symphonic II. In addition to these bands, students may
participate in any of the numerous optional bands and ensembles
such as the percussion ensemble, the jazz band (I and II), and
the woodwind quintet.
Statistics indicate that if a student
participates in music, he or she is likely to earn higher grades
and score better on standardized tests. Now there is
powerful evidence of a cause and effect link between music
instruction and intelligence! There are dozens of recent studies
that indicate that being involved in musical activities is a key
component of academic success. The Walton High School Band
provides an excellent opportunity for your child to enjoy the
benefits that making music can bring.
Playing an instrument can be a very
rewarding and fulfilling experience. Besides the musical
opportunities, being in band allows students to develop
friendships, travel, and develop very important life skills.
Being in band also means being a part of one of the largest
organizations on campus at Walton.
Please see the
Walton Band
website for more information about the program.
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