CLASSROOM MUSIC

Every elementary student in grades 1-3 receive 30 minutes of classroom music instruction. Songs and activities are age-appropriate that include music concepts, folk songs, solo and ensemble experiences, improvisation, movement, music-reading readiness, solfege and instrument exploration. See below for an outline of what students will learn. (Click "open in new tab" to view the entire document.) Students in grades 1-3 will have the opportunity to perform at the Winter Holiday Program in December.

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 grade 4 will have the opportunity to perform at the Winter Holiday Program in December and the Spring Concert in May.

MUSIC RESOURCES AND WEBSITES

• SINGING IN THE CAR!
  Great website for keeping music happening during long road trips!

• VIRTUAL DRUMSET
  Play a realistic drum set using your computer keyboard

• DRUM MACHINE
  Explore different rhythms that can be created on a drum set using the interface of a mixer board.

• SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY KIDS
  San Francisco Symphony maintains this fun website aimed at students in grades 3rd-5th.

• BRAINTEASERS
  Fun math and art games

• CREATING MUSIC
  Music games and puzzles especially fun for students in 3rd grade and younger.

• MUSIC DICTIONARY
  A music dictionary; especially helpful because all entries include a musical example!

• CLASSICS FOR KIDS
  Music games and puzzles, especially great for students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade.

• ARTS ALIVE
  The United States National Center for the Arts has activities for learning about composers, orchestral instruments, and more!

• INCREDIBOX
  Drag the symbols to the singer's shirt to create your own a capella rock band!