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Several approaches to teaching music are combined to produce a well-rounded music education program. We desire every child  to experience music in a variety of ways so that they may develop a lifelong love of music.

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.

First graders use pitched and unpitched instruments to explore the elements of music. The Orff approach to music is incorporated into the general music program. First graders participate in the Thanksgiving musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.

Second 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.

Third graders study musical terms, note reading, time values and the lives and music of several composers. Learning to sing in rounds helps develop singing skills. Pitched instruments are used as teaching tools for musical skills. Third graders participate in the Christmas musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.

Fourth 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" program. Fourth graders participate in the Christmas musical as well as the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.

Fifth graders learn handbells and build on basic note reading skills and musical terms. They perform in a student produced Variety Show as well as participating in the all school musical revue for Grandparents Day.

Sixth graders learn guitar fundamentals and basic chords. They 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.