Orchestra

3rd Grade Orchestra- Students have the opportunity to choose a stringed instrument: violin, viola, cello or bass. Students will learn how to hold their instrument, play and read music.  Students will be able to play in the spring concert. 

4th and 5th Grade Orchestra- Students will continue playing their instrument and will learn different styles of music.  They will continue to learn about technique and continue to develop their skill of reading music.  Students will perform in a winter and spring concert. Students will have the opportunity to go to the NYSSMA solo festival and perform in Nassau Music Educators Association’s All County Festival and the Long island String Festival Associations Festival. 

Band

4th Grade Band- Students have the opportunity to choose a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument.  Students will learn how to hold their instrument, play and read music.  Students will be able to play in the spring concert. 

5th Grade Band- Students will continue playing their instrument and will learn different styles of music.  They will continue to learn about technique and continue to develop their skill of reading music.  Students will perform in a winter and spring concert. Students will have the opportunity to go to the NYSSMA solo festival and perform in Nassau Music Educators Association’s All County Festival.

General Music- Students will explore the basics of music, as well as sing, perform on classroom instruments, and listen to various examples of music from around the world.  They can also learn to improvise, create, and develop an appreciation for the art form. This is offered to all students in the form of a special 55 minutes per week.

Chorus- Students in chorus will perform in a winter and spring concert.  Singing in a choir will build thinking skills such as concentration,  memory, and listening.   You will be able to express yourself in a creative way.  People who sing have less stress and are in a better mood. This elective is offered to all students in grades 4 & 5.