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music program overview
music program overview
The ARMES Elementary Music Program provides students with a comprehensive, sequential music education that develops confident and creative musicians. Through singing, listening, movement, composition, and performance on a variety of instruments, students build a strong foundation in music.
Instruction emphasizes the development of melodic and rhythmic literacy through reading, writing, and performing music. Students progressively learn to read standard notation, perform with increasing independence, develop music theory skills, and strengthen their understanding of music elements. Listening skills, reading skills, and composition are integrated into every stage of learning.
The curriculum is intentionally sequenced so that each year students build upon previously mastered skills, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced sight reading, music literacy, and performance. Performances each semester provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their growth while developing confidence and ensemble skills. By the completion of the elementary music program, students possess the musical knowledge and transferable skills for continued success in middle school music and lifelong musical engagement.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL BE LEARNING IN ARMES ELEMENTARY MUSIC
ELEMENTARY MUSIC INSTRUCTORS
KEITH MCCULLOCH - CENTRAL SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
KEITH MCCULLOCH - CENTRAL SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Keith grew up in Greenville, SC and began his music career in high school as a Jazz guitar student at the Greenville Fine arts Center. After graduating from the College of Charleston with BA in Jazz guitar in 2000 he played guitar with various groups across the south east over the past 20 years. In 2007, he returned to Greenville to raise two children (Hugh and Fiona) with his wife Melissa. In 2013, he completed a masters degree in music education at Converse College. Since 2013 he has taught elementary music and band for Greenville county schools at Sara Collins, Taylors Elementary, Lake Forest Elementary, and Blythe Academy of Languages. When he is not teaching he is busy with his New Orleans style band, Tuba Gin. They play traditional jazz and blues from the birth place of jazz - New Orleans.
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ashlyn cooper - NORTHERN SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
ashlyn cooper - NORTHERN SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Ashlyn Cooper is entering her eighth year of teaching music and currently teaches elementary music at Heritage Elementary School in Travelers Rest. She holds a Master's Degree in Music Education from Anderson University. In addition to teaching general music, she directs two extracurricular chorus ensembles and serves as a Lead Music Teacher for Greenville County Schools. Ashlyn is passionate about helping students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music through engaging, student-centered experiences. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy traveling with their Golden Retriever and rescue Terrier mix, scuba diving, and playing board games. She looks forward to inspiring young musicians through the ARMES program.
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KristIn rutledge - SOUTHERN site MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
KristIn rutledge - SOUTHERN site MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Kristin is a music educator, originally from Belton, SC. She currently teaches choir at Mauldin Middle School. She graduated from Bob Jones University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. In 2025, she completed her Masters Degree in Educational Administration at Clemson University. She has been teaching for Greenville County Schools since 2021. She is an active member of the South Carolina Music Educators Association and the American Choral Directors Association. When she isn't teaching, Kristin enjoys singing with a community choir, the Rivertree Singers and spending time with family and friends.
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