Welcome!
Here you will find all sorts of information about the music groups at Odle Middle School and about FOOM, the parent support group for the band, orchestra and choir programs at Odle. The main purpose of this page is to provide parents with the information they need to help their child be successful in the music at Odle Middle School. You can find a schedule of events for each of our performing ensembles, dress codes for each group, answers to frequently asked questions.
You can also find out more about Friends of Odle Music, usually referred to as FOOM. FOOM is a parent support group that helps facilitate events and communication for the music programs at Odle. Are you interested in helping our groups be the best they can be? Here you will find out how you can get involved!
The music programs are thriving at Odle thanks to a experienced and dedicated teaching staff, talented and creative students, and a fabulous parent group.
Students have a choice of band, orchestra and choir when considering their musical options at Odle Middle School. Here you will find more information about each of the different groups.
Find out more about FOOM, including their mission and purpose, role descriptions, officers and contact information. This is the place to learn about the many ways you can get involved.
Parent Involvement
Your middle-school student is growing up to manhood/womanhood, and this is the time when memories matter most. People who develop dementia remember tunes up to the very end of memory. Music has staying power, and so being able to play an instrument, sing, or otherwise produce harmonic sounds affords one some level of power.
You as the parent can enhance the musical experience of your middle-school kid by being involved. FOOM is all about parent involvement.
Studies show that parental involvement in a child's education increases confidence in academic work and success in relationships.
