Music Program

MUSIC PROGRAM

Mrs. Brenda Kris

The general music curriculum is based on the National Standards for Music Education . Each student has music once a week which gives them the opportunity to explore many areas of music including singing, listening, playing instruments, and other activities.

The K - 2 music program is designed to encourage children’s natural enthusiasm for music. For many children, this is their first experience with any type of structured music class. Through singing, playing instruments, creating, moving, guided listening, and other experiences; young children discover and develop their musical abilities.

The 3 - 5 music program is designed to reinforce the experiences of the primary grades and to create a foundation for additional music study as children progress to middle school. Performing, composing, improvising, and listening are supported by discussion and reflection to enhance musical understanding.

Grading: Students are given two grades twice a year – 2nd and 4th semesters for content and participation.

Content Grade: Level 4 – Extends targeted grade level standards

Level 3 – Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards

Level 2 – Inconsistent and needs support to meet targeted grade level standards

Level 1 – Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards with support

Participation Grade: 3 – Meets expectations

2 – Inconsistently meets expectations

1 – Does not meet expectations

Fourth and Fifth grade students are given the opportunity to further their musical experience by auditioning for chorus in the fall. Chorus rehearses and performs at various times throughout the school year.