Music Focus Workshop

Changes the community wants to see…

• hope to see opportunities for kids to write and create music

• music is accessible to all

• emphasis on skills that can be used for life

• more opportunities - not just band

• dedicated music program at all levels K-8

• I want to see more performance

• to add some more instruments like piano and guitar

• more current music

• introduction earlier than 4th grade or 5th grade

• learn to read music

• different programs at different age groups

• make it fun

• intro to all music/instruments within class

• I would like music to be available more than once a month

• music class should be taught in school once a week

• lots of different instruments - piano, drums, violin, guitar, etc

What excites you?

• changing music in school

• teaching music in schools should be fun

• that kids will want to have music in their lives

• want to play instruments

• opportunity to mix music with other disciplines

What don’t you want to see…

• no music class at all

• basic music class consisting of a teacher and pre-planned songs

• teacher directed

• old music theory

• only marching band

New Opportunities you would like to see…

• to have more choices in choosing instrument

• to see my child have the benefit of experiencing all that music has to offer

• students have the opportunity to choose an instrument of their choice and not be limited

• many forums to express talent

• all kids have rhythm

• all kids love music

• like to see incorporation of current music into lessons

• intro to instrument and music at earlier ages

• more unique instruments

• different opportunities at different levels

Questions

• Will D39C rely on foundation to find music?

• How much % of curriculum time will be devoted to music?

• How many music staff?

• Band only as good as feeder program?

• Is music going to go beyond instrumental teaching?

• How does D39C intend to find those kids interested or skilled in music?

Deal Breakers

• no music at all

• no introduction to certain types

• old ways of teaching, classic songs that kids don't want to sing, limited in instruments

• I hope NOT to see one teacher teaching out of a book. Kids should be playing, moving, doing, and creating.