Music
Several approaches to teaching music are combined to produce a well-rounded music education program. Our objective is to give every student the opportunity to experience music in a variety of ways so each can develop a lifelong love for music.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION includes:
GRADE LEVEL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
SCHOOL CHOIR:
FINE ARTS ENHANCEMENTS include:
MUSIC INSTRUCTION includes:
- Recognition of Steady Beat, Rhythm Reading
- Exploring the singing voice through echo singing and the Kodaly approach
- Developing Listening Skills, Movement and Drama
- Rhythm and Orff instruments to accompany songs
- Developing Vocabulary of Musical Terms and Concepts
- Introduction to instruments of the orchestra & various composers
- Music Theory, Grades 1-4 in preparation for reading music
- Introduction to the piano through the use of portable roll-up keyboards
- 4th-6th Graders are introduced to recorders, handchimes, percussion & guitars
- After-school fine arts opportunities through the TCS Enrichment Academy - choir, dance, drama, Instrumental Study in piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello
GRADE LEVEL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Grandparent's Day, Tuesday, November 22, There will be a chapel service featuring all grade levels; classroom visits and reception to follow
- Christmas Program, Friday, December 16, 10:30 a.m. PreK/Kindergarten classes will present "The Baby in the Manger"
- Spring Show, Friday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. 1st & 2nd grade classes will present the musical, "BUGZ!"
- Musical, Thursday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. 3rd-6th grade classes will present "The Amazing Grace Race"
- Talent Revue, Friday, May 4, time TBD. Presented by 5th & 6th Grade classes

SCHOOL CHOIR:
- Students in Grades 2-6 are invited to participate in THE COVENANT SCHOOL CHOIR this year. Rehearsals will be Tuesday afternoons, 3:00-4:00pm in Music Room 225. We plan to have a Fall Session (Sept/Oct/Nov) and Spring Session (Mar/Apr/May). A $20.00 fee will be charged for each session to cover the cost of music. If your child (2nd-6th) is interested in participating, please email Mary Magyar.
FINE ARTS ENHANCEMENTS include:
- hosting local groups such as The Nashville Ballet or Opera
- taking field trips to The Nashville Symphony or Country Music Hall of Fame
