In the 4th Grade, music students will have the opportunity to listen to great works of music and learn about famous composers. This is the year they learn to play recorders!!! They will continue to play a variety of percussion instruments as well. They will be introduced to the concept of chordal accompaniment and learn to play simple accompaniments. They will continue developing skills necessary to match pitch and demonstrate good singing technique. They will continue developing their skills in reading music notation (quarter, eighth, half & whole notes/rests). They will expand their range of reading pitches on lines and spaces. Using correct musical notation, they will write out several songs to play on the recorder. Best of all, they will have a good time doing it!