The Maynard Music Association is the crown jewel of school groups in Maynard. Their dedication to provide music students the resources they need to be successful is unmatched. I cannot imagine my experience in the Maynard Music Program without them.

Having band and music has affected me as a student because it always gave me something to look forward to during the day. No matter how bad my day was, I always had Mr. Kozik and my friends in band to distract me from whatever was going and make me smile. If I didn’t have this when I was younger I don’t know what I would’ve done with myself.

Cindy Blanchard, Bill Brisson, Jennifer Lilly, Kevin Kozik, and Patricia Gately have been my music instructors throughout my Maynard schools career. They have taught me more than any other teacher in the Maynard School System, and without them as educators, I wouldn’t have the motivation, drive, or creative energy that I do when I make something artistically.

Music allowed me to not only grow as a student, but also grow as a person. Without music in my life I would not be the young woman that I am today and would most likely be lost. Music is so important and taking that away from students who need it and deserve it is criminal and should never be allowed.

Being involved with the music program at Maynard has allowed me to develop a life-long passion of music that I can keep up with regardless of my career. It was a way to escape from the stresses of daily life and I made some of my closest friends through the program. I have learned leadership and time-management skills along with gaining confidence.

Music was such an integral part of my high school experience, without the programs and support I received, I never would have been confident enough to develop the love and passion for music I have today. The confidence and leadership skills I gained from high school music programs have absolutely extended to other areas of my life… I have always been extremely proud of Maynard’s music programs… Music program funding is absolutely crucial and more than worth the investment!

I think the music program is extremely important in Maynard. As more schools cut music programs and shift towards STEM extra -curriculars,
students are losing an outlet to develop creativity and cultural literacy. I was never a great singer, but chorus taught me a lot about music, and has
given me a greater appreciation for it since high school.