Music at Liberty Elementary School

Liberty believes that a fine arts education is essential for the development of the whole child. Our music program provides students with unique experiences that allow them to explore their passions, maximize their creativity and critical thinking skills, and learn valuable lessons about self-motivation, dedication and teamwork. 

Students in Grades 1-3 will receive one 30 minute music class per week that consists of singing, movement and playing simple instruments all designed to foster a life-long appreciation of music.

Students in 4th Grade will receive TWO 30-minute classes per week, one emphasizing choral music and one emphasizing instrumental music with the intent to help students discover their passion as they begin transitioning to 5th grade performing groups.

Students in Grades 5-6 may choose to participate in choir, band or orchestra and receive two 45-minute classes per week. These outstanding ensembles offer students the chance to develop vocal and instrumental skills and perform at festivals and concerts throughout the school year. 

Stephanie Anaforian earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from CSU Fresno, and her Master of Music in Performance from the University of Washington. Mrs. Anaforian has enjoyed teaching a variety of music classes ranging from pre-school special education to middle and high school band and orchestra. She has been an elementary music specialist in the Clovis Unified School District since 2000. She loves the excitement of starting students on instruments, laying the foundation for their music education and watching them grow as they move on to middle and high school. In her free time, Mrs. Anaforian enjoys going to the beach, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Jason, her daughters Mia, Alex, Lauren and Rachel, and her 3 dogs, Ellie, Kreacher and Dobbie. 

Bethany Speir earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with Vocal Music emphasis from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Mrs. Speir has 22 years of teaching experience, having taught piano and voice lessons for several years and vocal/classroom music in Clovis Unified since 2006. She loves helping young musicians develop their talents, skills, and passions and develop an appreciation for a wide range of music.  She is also an accomplished performer with extensive experience as a vocalist in choral groups, operas, theater, and bands, locally and internationally. When she is not teaching or making music, Mrs. Speir enjoys yoga, fishing, and exploring nature with her husband, Michael and two sons, John & Alex.

Sarine Topaldjikian earned both her Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music Performance in Violin from CSU Fresno. As a former Golden Eagle, Ms. Topaldjikian is happy to return to her alma mater to serve as a Strings Specialist teaching 5th and 6th grade Orchestras throughout the Clovis West area elementary schools. She has also enjoyed and spent many years serving the district as an Orchestra coach at Clovis West High School, Kastner Intermediate, as well as the Regan and Buchanan Educational Centers. Ms. T has a love for teaching strings while helping her students develop a beneficial and healthy relationship with music. Aside from teaching she has extensive experience in performance including various string chamber groups, orchestras, and operas. When she isn’t teaching, Ms. T enjoys taking trips to the beach, driving up the to the mountains, and spending time with family, friends and her kitty, Nanu.