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Gilbert Public Schools music programs strike chord in district

Greenfield Junior High string students perform at a Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board meeting.

Independent Newsmedia/Tom Blodgett

From elementary choirs to award-winning orchestras and marching bands, music has become a defining part of student life at Gilbert Public Schools.

District leaders say the music program's strength comes from both its scale and consistency, with students introduced to music early and given opportunities to continue through junior high and high school.

Participation in band and strings programs has grown over the years, even rebounding strongly after pandemic-era declines.

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