Music Overview

Early Childhood music classes are full of movement and activity. Children approach the basic concepts of melody and rhythm through movement and singing games. As with the other grades, folk music forms the core repertoire.

Grades One, Two and Three have a fun-filled program that introduces them to playing classroom instruments, and when in Grade Three the recorder. Children develop creativity in Music as they learn key music concepts and elements.

Grades Four and Five continue to work on developing fluency in playing recorder. They also advance to more challenging and rewarding choral music. Students explore keyboards, guitars and steel drum. Folk dance, expressive movement and literacy skills are emphasized in these grades.