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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
Michael parrish - CENTRAL SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Michael parrish - CENTRAL SITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Michael Parrish has always had a love for music and can recall his earliest school memories in his 3rd grade Music class singing and playing instruments. He lives in Greer and is married with 4 grown children living in the Anderson/Clemson areas. He has been a Middle and Elementary Music Teacher in Greenville since 2012. Before moving to Greenville, he taught Music, conducted and played in numerous church positions, and worked in the Music Industry in New Orleans, Nashville, and New York City. He has directed musicals and adjudicated competitions and currently maintains a private piano music studio. Mr. Parrish earned his Bachelors and Masters degree in Piano Performance. He has been an accompanist for Greenville County’s annual Spring Sing and currently teaches at Monaview Elementary.
His love of music intersects in all areas of his life, and he enjoys all genres of music. He is beyond excited to teach Elementary Music in the ARMES program and help so many talented and enthusiastic students learn more about Music and help them grow into great musicians!
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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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