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Welcome to Fair Lawn Elementary Music!
In our program, your child will learn the foundations of music and self-expression in a welcoming, fun environment.
Our curriculum features:
A song-based learning approach (Kodaly and Orff methods): through singing, playing instruments, moving, chanting, circle dances and music games, the students are learning about rhythm, pitch, vocal expression and more.
A mixture of class learning and performance experiences.
Use of world music; music of diverse genres, periods and styles
Multi-sensory approach to music learning
Some Musical Concepts Presented (focused by grade level):
Pre-Kindergarten: fundamental movements; communication; simple instrument playing; songs geared toward class content
Kindergarten: steady beat; matching pitch; high/low; soft/loud
First Grade: basic rhythmic and melodic patterns; long/short sounds
Second Grade: instruments of the orchestra; pitch; tone color; rhythmic patterns; form
Third Grade: playing the recorder (introduced in January), reading notation on the staff
Fourth Grade: complex rhythmic patterns through bucket drumming; partner singing, rounds, harmony, self-expression