Longfellow Elementary Music Mission Statement:

The Longfellow Elementary music room is a place where students will practice and apply:

• A lasting enjoyment, understanding and love of music

• Positive character traits and skills necessary for life-long success 

• The desire to celebrate and respect creativity, community and diversity.

We will ensure this by:

• Providing opportunities to perform, listen, interpret, and express vocal and instrumental music, individually and in ensembles

• Teaching students to read, write and create music

• Immersing students in the study of a wide variety of musical genres

• Understanding our students’ individualized needs and

• Creating nurturing environments which include leadership and mentoring opportunities that build a sense of empowerment.