This is a printable version of the Band Directors Talk Shop article found here - https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/why-i-want-my-children-to-be-in-band/There is a version for BAND and a version for music (that is more general).Summary"When I think of the character traits I want my children to develop, I think of strength, resilience, kindness, happiness, bravery, independence, balance, community, and gratefulness. Being a band director, I see how band helps students learn and develop these quali