6th Grade Exploratory Music Program
Band - Orchestra - Choir
6th Grade Exploratory Music Program
Band - Orchestra - Choir
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Band - Orchestra - Choir
About Kettering Music
About Kettering Music
There are nearly 1,500 students involved across our middle and high school music programs, consisting of band, choir, orchestra, and theatre. Many of the students involved in our program are also involved in a host of other activities to round out their educational experience. We have musicians who also participate in football, basketball, dance, cheer, bowling, student government, even members of the homecoming court. Our program has been recognized as a "Best Community" for music across the nation.
Music is a big deal in Kettering!
What Is Exploratory Music?
What Is Exploratory Music?
The Kettering City Schools offer a unique program to all interested 6th graders interested in potentially playing an instrument in our band and orchestra programs. The program takes place during the first nine weeks of the 6th grade year. There are no before or after school commitments to participate in this course.
How does the class work?
How does the class work?
elementary shout outs.mp4During the nine week course, students are introduced to real band and orchestra instruments, taking part in a hands-on experience that will help guide each student to a successful instrument selection.
During the nine week course, students are introduced to real band and orchestra instruments, taking part in a hands-on experience that will help guide each student to a successful instrument selection.
How do we enroll?
How do we enroll?
6th grade students are automatically enrolled in Exploratory Music unless there is an indication to "opt out" made on the scheduling form. There is no need to do anything further if your child wishes to participate in music.
6th grade students are automatically enrolled in Exploratory Music unless there is an indication to "opt out" made on the scheduling form. There is no need to do anything further if your child wishes to participate in music.
What Instrument will my child select?
What Instrument will my child select?
Following the nine-week program, each child is interviewed by a team of music teachers to find the best fit for each child. Musical aptitude and progress are considered as a part of this decision, and the music faculty seeks to find a placement that will be a positive experience for the student. There are limitations on the number of students that can play each instrument, namely due to staffing, classroom space, sound levels, and instrumentation considerations.
Information on purchasing/renting instruments is distributed at the end of exploratory music for students wishing to play in a band or orchestra course. Qualifying families may be directed to additional programming for assistance if needed.
Following the nine-week program, each child is interviewed by a team of music teachers to find the best fit for each child. Musical aptitude and progress are considered as a part of this decision, and the music faculty seeks to find a placement that will be a positive experience for the student. There are limitations on the number of students that can play each instrument, namely due to staffing, classroom space, sound levels, and instrumentation considerations.
Information on purchasing/renting instruments is distributed at the end of exploratory music for students wishing to play in a band or orchestra course. Qualifying families may be directed to additional programming for assistance if needed.
What about singing?
What about singing?
New this year: Interested students may now elect to take a full semester of 6th grade choir, either as a supplement to exploratory music, or on its own. We are making more of a push each year for students to be able to both sing and play instruments as a means to best serve our arts-minded musicians in the district. Options for chorus continue in 7th and 8th grade, all the way through Fairmont High School.
New this year: Interested students may now elect to take a full semester of 6th grade choir, either as a supplement to exploratory music, or on its own. We are making more of a push each year for students to be able to both sing and play instruments as a means to best serve our arts-minded musicians in the district. Options for chorus continue in 7th and 8th grade, all the way through Fairmont High School.
What about athletics?
What about athletics?
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We have many students who are musical athletes across our program. Check out this video with a few examples.
What instruments are offered?
What instruments are offered?
The Kettering Music Department follows a standard curriculum for school band and orchestra instrumentation. Not every instrument may be available, but the music staff will work to find a match for any student interested in playing.
The Kettering Music Department follows a standard curriculum for school band and orchestra instrumentation. Not every instrument may be available, but the music staff will work to find a match for any student interested in playing.
Band: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion (not drum set)
Orchestra: Violin, Violia, Cello, Bass
Questions?
Questions?
Additional questions can be directed to the District Music Office at 937-499-2647 or to
Bryce Newton, District Music Coordinator
Kettering City Schools
bryce.newton@ketteringschools.org
Reasons why music is great for students!
Reasons why music is great for students!
Involvement in participatory arts programs has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health, physical health, and social functioning in older adults, regardless of their ability. The arts also contribute to communicating, building sense of identity, preserving or restoring social capital, and strengthening social networks in communities
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Arts in Aging,
National Endowment for the Arts
Young Children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year, compared to children who do not receive musical training.
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Dr. Laurel Trainor,
Prof. of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavior at McMaster University
SAT scores of students who took part in music instruction surpassed students with no music training. Data collected from students taking the SAT, indicated that students taking music and arts averaged scores that were higher than non music students by 60 points on the verbal section and 43 points on the math section.
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The College Board,
Profile of College-Bound Seniors
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