Life skill development (sense of responsibility and ownership, perseverance, time management, problem solving, personal discipline, creativity, teamwork, etc.)
Musical reasons (music played/sing is fun, I feel a connection to music)
Cultural reasons (family members play[ed] an instrument or sang and encouraged me to do so, we celebrate with music, it builds connection to others, etc)
Educational benefits (Grade boost, connection to other subject areas, learning something new, etc.)
Physical benefits (improved hand-eye coordination, building strength, stronger breath control)
Emotional support (sense of belonging, outlet for self-expression, stress relief, improved self-confidence, etc.)
Social benefits (spend time with friends, make new friends, etc.)
Other reasons not listed above
I did not receive any personal growth as a result of being in band/orchestra/choir