The Pyramid of Musical Greatness keeps us focused on our goal in music - to be musical. All of the building blocks support that pinnacle. When we have fun, keep trying, etc. we are building a foundation that will lead to the top of the pyramid. 

In 2nd grade, we begin music literacy - learning how to read music! We begin by learning duple rhythm patterns (quarter and eighth notes). Throughout the year, students will progress through a 12-step sequence of learning. Like learning a language, students will begin learning the rhythms through hearing and echoing (sound) before they start to read the musical symbols (sight).