Protect the Henderson County High School Band Department

by keeping the Assistant Band Director position.

The position of assistant band director, currently held by Mr. Etienne, is an integral part of our large band department. HCHS band currently has 4 different classes being offered. We have concert, symphonic, wind and percussion classes. Plus, our marching band is in excess of 90 participants which "WILL" require more than "ONE" director/coach. Our bands are performing at distinguished level. Not only is there "in class" practice but also after school practice. This is a large amount of responsibility for only one band instructor to continue to improve, as our band has. By allowing the "cut" of this position, you will also be "cutting" the superior quality of our music program. We ask that this decision be reconsidered.

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Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether by listening to it, singing, or playing an instrument. But despite this almost universal interest, many schools are having to do away with (or minimize) their music education programs. This is a mistake, with schools losing not only an enjoyable subject, but a subject that can enrich students’ lives and education. According to the National Association for Music Federation, there are many important benefits of music in our school system (http://www.nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/).

RETHINK YOUR DECISION OF ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR FOR THE HCHS BAND DEPARTMENT!!