Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a very long history that begins before the abolition of slavery in the United States. But they are remaining key institutions of higher learning for African Americans. Read about some of HBCUs and the important role they play even in modern society.

In most American schools, students can choose to learn a musical instrument and participate in a band, orchestra or chorus. While joining a musical group is not mandatory, they are still very popular; even very small, private schools will have a few! The ensembles allow students to make friends and be involved in a school activity. While the amount of groups that a school has depends on its size and interest from the students, here are some of the most common across the United States.