Music Program - Mrs. Helen La Rue
The aim of the music program is to provide students with opportunities to
| explore their voice through poetry and singing |
| experience group musical performance in a choir and an instrument ensemble (Orff bar instruments and percussion) |
| listen and move to many styles of music |
Students will be assessed on their EFFORT (participation and cooperation) and their SKILLS (musical knowledge).
PRIMARY LEVELS (grades 1-3)
Activities:
| songs, games, and instrument activities focusing on following the beat at different tempos |
| recognizing different pitches and instrument sounds |
| introduction to Orff barred instruments including improvisation (composing music) |
| storytelling through music |
| introduction to musical notation and instruments |
| introduction to recorder (Grade 3) |
| December Concert Performance |
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS (grades 4-6) (a notebook is required)
Activities:
| singing - unison and two part |
| Orff instruments - ensemble playing |
| improvisation on Orff instruments and percussion |
| reading and writing music in the treble clef |
| moving to music - different kinds of dance and creative movement |
| listening to different styles of music and musical instruments |
| introduction to Handbells |
| December Concert Performance |