Page 6 - Southern Exposure - November '22

Page 6, Southern Exposure

Southern SPotlight from page 1 music education in schools locally and nationwide. decision-making, building self-confidence and self-discipline,
Vitasta Matto has a daughter in the SOJ band and shared personal responsibility, teamwork and more. Research shows
less than 49 members to class 5A of 126-plus members, will the importance of band for both of them. “The past four attendance and graduation rates are higher for students who
be competing for best in class awards and “Fan Favorite” years, my daughter has gone through this amazing, intense participate in their school music programs. The College
awards. It is estimated over 5,000 will be in attendance to experience with her fellow band members and considers them Entrance Examination Board found that students involved in
cheer on the marching bands from across the state. family. This band experience has helped her not only develop public school music programs scored, on average, 107 points
Ryan Ross, Jupiter High School Band and Festival music skills, but also valuable leadership and community higher on the SATs than students with no participation.
Director, said this is one of the largest competitions in the building skills. I have also developed so many friendships Everyone in the community is encouraged to come visit
State of Florida and he is proud to have expanded to 29 bands and connected with my community through the band. I will the 2022 Jupiter Festival of Bands. Gates open at 11 a.m.
for the 18th year. be forever thankful for this opportunity for both of us.” and the opening ceremony is at 11:15 a.m. Tickets are now
“Marching band programs are growing and becoming Music and the arts involvement teaches youth many skills
more competitive. A lot of bands use events like the Jupiter necessary to succeed in life, including problem-solving and Southern Spotlight on page 7
Festival of Bands to get
feedback on what they
need to improve on to
become better for future
state competitions,” said
Ross.
The 2022 Jupiter
Festival of Bands is a
celebration of music
education at its finest,
showcasing excellence,
teamwork, and student
leadership of Florida’s
outstanding marching
bands. These young
performers and their
achievements advocate
for the importance of

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