Vision and Misson
Our Mission is to empower students to understand, perform, create and appreciate music.
Our Mission is to empower students to understand, perform, create and appreciate music.
Our Vision is to create a community that applies their keen knowledge of Music and the Arts, as a way to connect with humanity.
Our Vision is to create a community that applies their keen knowledge of Music and the Arts, as a way to connect with humanity.
Belief statements:
- Music is a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries.
- All children are musical and deserve opportunities to engage in varied music experiences.
- Music is an integral part of a child’s total development.
- Through music understanding, students are inspired to become appreciators of music for its artistic value.
- Music participation prepares students to contribute successfully to a diverse society.
- Analysis of the historical context of music provides insight into humanity.
Goals:
- Students will listen, speak, think, read, and write music.
- Students will gain appreciation for the role of music in various cultures, both past and present, through study of a variety of repertoire.
- Students will realize their musical aptitude through individualized instruction.
- Students will demonstrate their understanding of the historical context and elements of music through interpretation, performance, improvisation, and composition.
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” ― Billy Joel