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There are many benefits to participating in an instrumental music program — in addition to learning to play an instrument!

• Self-descipline
• Leadership Development
• Service
• Friendship
• Enhanced Brain Function
• Greater Academic Success

Yep! Playing music is like a full-body workout for your brain. It engages almost every aspect of the brain at the same time. The result:

• Higher Levels of Executive Function
• Enhanced Memory Function

Check out this Ted Talk:

Link to full website: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins

October 13, 2018 – Waukee Invitational – Class 4A competition, DCV placed 1st (out of 10 bands) and the Drumline won Best Percussion!! DCV also received a Div I rating at State in the afternoon.

DCV traveled to Cedar Rapids on Saturday, September 29 to participate in the 5 Seasons Invitational at Kingston Stadium. They were first in the 4A division with a score of 87.5 and brought home awards for best Drum Majors, Drumline and Winds.

CLICK HERE for more than 150 photos from the event.

Dowling Catholic Vanguard earned 2nd place at the Pella Marching Dutch Invitational on Saturday night with a score of 84.5 and were awarded Best Drumline! Way to go, DCV!

There are more than 150 photos from the event here!
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