News from the Music Room....September/October 2025
Each grade level will participate in a grade level performance. Please click HERE for more information.
Special Events - Please see the Special Events page for information about District Choir, Elementary General Music Festival and other events that happen throughout the year. Click HERE for more information.
Benjamin Chorus - Chorus will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025. Please click HERE for more information. This is only for students in grades 3, 4 and 5.
What are we learning about this trimester?
All K-5 students will receive a standards based grade each trimester for for effort and respect.
Effort: Engages actively in lessons in music
Respect: Demonstrates positive interaction with peers and adult in music
See below for additional standards being covered in the first trimester for each grade level.
Kindergarten - Trimester 1
I can demonstrate 4 voice types: whisper, speak, shout and sing.
I can keep a steady beat.
First Grade - Trimester 1
I can sing a 2-note pattern in tune.
I can demonstrate a steady beat.
Second Grade - Trimester 1
I can sing a 3-note pattern in tune.
I can perform basic rhythmic patterns according to Illinois Standards
Third Grade - Trimester 1
I can sing a 4-note pattern in tune.
I can perform basic rhythmic patterns according to Illinois Standards.
Fourth Grade - Trimester 1
I can categorizes individual instruments into the four instrument families.
I can perform basic rhythmic patterns according to Illinois Standards.
Fifth Grade - Trimester 1
I can sing a 5-note pattern in tune.
I can perform basic rhythmic patterns according to Illinois Standards