Kindergarten

In Kindergarten, students are exposed to many musical activities that promote the understanding and enjoyment of music. Kindergarten students will:

* Sing with and without accompaniment

* Sing alone and with others

* Explore different vocal sounds

* Demonstrate a sense of steady beat and the ability play simple rhythmic patterns

* Introduction to the percussion instruments in the classroom

* Develop coordination and motor skills through movement and the playing of instruments

* Identify the differences between high/low, loud/soft, fast/slow, same/different

* Discuss and demonstrate proper audience skills