Music Enrichment
Several approaches to teaching music are combined to produce a well-rounded music education program. There is a strong emphasis on performance and developing an appreciation for all music and the arts.
Pre-K explores sounds, pitches, rhythms and tempos. Unpitched instruments, movement and singing are used to explore the elements of music. Pre-K participates in the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
Kindergarten explores the dynamics, tempos, and elements of music by using pitched and unpitched instruments. Singing, movement and listening are incorporated in the music class. Kindergarten participates in the thanksgiving musical program as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
1st graders use pitched and unpitched instruments to explore the elements of music. The Orff approach to music is incorporated into the general music program. 1st graders participate in the Thanksgiving musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
2nd graders study musical terms, note reading, and composers as well as using pitched and unpitched instruments. Movement and group activities are encouraged. They participate in the Christmas musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
3rd graders study musical terms, note reading, time values and the lives and music of several composers. Learning to sing in rounds will help develop singing skills. Pitched instruments are used as teaching tools for musical skills. 3rd graders participate in the Christmas musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
4th graders learn how to play recorders and also learn basic note reading, rhythms, and musical terms. They are involved in the Country Music Hall’s “Songwriting in the schools” unit. 4th graders participate in the Christmas musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
5th graders have guitar class. They are furnished guitars and learn basic chords and the fundamentals of the guitar. They perform in a student produced variety show as well as participating in the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.
6th graders have guitar class. They will continue building on the basic guitar skills. They will experience many different styles of guitar playing as demonstrated by guest guitar players. They perform in a student produced variety show as well as participating in the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.