Frisco ISD Focus Magazine May 2018 | Page 31

Band Develops Leaders On and Off the Field Fine arts programs teach students lessons in music and life. Learning to stand in line and follow di- rection is a life skill learned early. Learning to march in a line or direct that line is a leadership skill modeled throughout Frisco ISD, and once marching season is over, the emphasis on leadership develop- ment continues in a very intentional way. Band teaches self-discipline, commit- ment and team spirit. It helps develop emotional intelligence. It also builds great leaders and pas- sionate followers who recognize good leadership. It is visible