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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are some recent FCPS stats on which schools have the most talented musicians (2020 All-State Band, Chorus, Orchestra), but that can reflect both the strength of a school's music programs and whether parents are spending money on private lessons.

TJ 20
McLean 16
Woodson 15
Langley 13
Lake Braddock 11
South County 11
Madison 10
Fairfax 9
Robinson 9
Centreville 8
Oakton 7
Marshall 6
West Springfield 6
South Lakes 5
Edison 4
Herndon 4
Chantilly 3
Falls Church 3
Hayfield 3
Justice 3
West Potomac 3
Westfield 3
Annandale 2
Lee 1
Mount Vernon 0[/quote]

This does not necessarily reflect which schools have the most talented students.

This just reflects which schools had the largest number of talented students who tried out.

Many, many talented students, for whatever reason, do not bother with trying out for districts or all state.[/quote]

I believe PP said the strength of the school’s music program, not just the talent of the kids.  For example, one who was into stereotypes might expect TJ to knock it out of the park in orchestra given the perception that all Asian kids play the violin.  And one who be dead wrong.  TJ’s orchestra program is fine.  But it’s band program, marching and curricular, is exceptional.  And 15 of TJs 20 all state spots were in band.  Whereas, they has no real chorus program, and sent no one in chorus.   Other schools have amazing chorus programs, but send no one, or very few people in band or strings.

The schools at the top of the list tend to have at least one very strong music discipline where kids commit to playing or performing  for four years under a talented director. And yes, also have parents who can afford private lessons.  And some things don’t show up on this list. I have a Chantilly kid, and their theater department is huge and phenomenal. [/quote]

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