Music & Chorus
Evans Park Elementary, K-4
Lincoln Avenue Elementary, K-2
"Perhaps it is music that will save the world" - Shinichi Suzuki
Hello Pearl River Music Family,
Please use the links above to find helpful information about the Elementary Music Program.
Families can support students' development by engaging in listening activities at home, attending concerts, and playing or singing music together. Students can use this website to practice music we are working on in class and explore some of our class materials further.
Enjoy!
Elementary general Music Program Concepts & Activities
Each grade level builds upon the skills learned from the previous year
Kindergarten
Steady Beat, Rhythm Practice, High and Low, Loud and Soft, Four Voices (Speaking, Shouting, Whispering, and Singing)
Movement to Music, Dramatic Play, Mixed Percussion Instruments, Listening
First Grade
Review Steady Beat, Rhythm Practice, High and Low, Loud and Soft, Four Voices (Speaking, Shouting, Whispering, and Singing)
Continue Movement to Music, Dramatic Play, Mixed Percussion Instruments, additional instruments
Solfege Sol-Mi
Listening and Describing
Second Grade
Music Notation, Pitch, Dynamics, Tempo, Timbre
Introduction to Musical Form
Solfege Sol Mi Do, La
Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers
Instruments: Percussion, Mallets, some keyboard
Third Grade
Music Notation Treble Clef, Review and expand previously learned concepts
Instruments: Percussion, Mallets, Keyboard, Ukulele
Music in Cultures around the World
Composing and Performing Music
Fourth Grade
Harmony, Major and Minor
Composing and Performing Music
Musical Genres and Music Careers
Instruments: Percussion, Mallets, Keyboard, Ukulele, World Drumming
About me
I have been a Music Teacher for ~15 years! I play several instruments including the oboe, violin, guitar, ukulele, flute, and harp. I've had a long history as a performing musician in a variety of musical styles and projects, from playing in an Orchestra in Mexico, to Musical Theater, backing up singer/songwriters, and playing in a Celtic band. I'm also a yoga teacher and love sharing the joy of music with others - especially young people!
Trivia: my full name is Mrs. Loveland-Gill, but to keep everything simple at School I go by Mrs. Gill. That's why you may notice my last name, and email address may not always be the same. It's still me!
Resources
Students in Grades 3 and 4 - connect with Music Class on Google Classroom
Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers We are exploring several cultural programs. Feel free to travel to any of the musical artists featured here!
Things to Do For Families - Local Music
Carnegie Hall Family Days- Programs for Children Ages 3-10
RCOM Family Concerts
Some Activities For Families at Home
Are you a family member who creates music or works in the music industry? Do you have a special history with music making that you'd like to share? Please send me an email - I would love to know more!