Maple Creek 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.

Sarine Topaldjikian

Orchestra & 2nd-3rd Grade Classroom Music

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 and is a CW alumni herself. 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.

Macy Martinez

Choir

Mrs. Martinez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Kodály Level III Certification from CSU Bakersfield. Mrs. Martinez has loved teaching a variety of music classes from private lessons to summer camps and both instrumental and vocal elementary classes. Mrs. Martinez strives to instill a finer thirst for music in students by creating a joyful classroom environment through play, dance, chanting, and singing. Her goal is to make sure students leave the classroom with a greater love for music and a greater understanding of music literacy. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Martinez enjoys trying new coffee shops, traveling, reading, staying active, crocheting, catching sunsets, and spending time with her husband Elliot, son Teddy, and her two dogs, Sam and Theo.

Key Poulan IV

Band, 4th Grade Recorders, and 1st Grade Classroom Music

Mr. Poulan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from CSU Fresno. He teaches band, orchestra, and vocal music throughout the Clovis West area, which he is an alumnus of. His mission is to teach students that through consistently fostering a positive attitude, trying new skills, and seeking knowledge, students will feel rewarded and inspired in the music-making process. Outside of the elementary classroom, Mr. Poulan enjoys teaching marching band and drum corps, cares for multiple aquariums, likes to read, tinkers with Lego, and works to stay active even when life gets busy!

Joanna Maragh

Choir Accompanist

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