“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.” – Yo-Yo Ma
*In a remote learning environment music instruction may need to move away from performance standards until it is safe to return to group practice and performing. There may be a shift to focus on the creating and responding standards during this time. (See resources)
Band:
Chorus:
In the sixth grade, students will use what they have learned about proper vocal pedagogy and health while developing their own singing voice using Ken Phillips’ approach, Teaching Kids to Sing, a systematic approach to vocal development, moving on to Level II activities.