Music
Ms. Lynne DeRusha |
|
Program Description
Kindergarten students are introduced to basic musical concepts through listening, singing, moving, and playing rhythm instruments. As students progress through each grade level to eighth grade, they continue to build upon this basic knowledge using the same methods of listening, singing, moving, and playing instruments. Among many things, students learn to read notes, compose rhythms, understand the workings of instruments, and the importance of composers and their music. The depth of study increases with each grade level.Main Themes/Skills
I. Elements of Music— pitch, rhythm, melody, form, timbre, etc.II. Mood—music and emotions
III. Music Theory—understanding written music
IV. Aural Awareness —analyzing music aurally
V. Vocal Skills—good singing techniques, incorporation of solfège
VI. Families of Instruments—woodwind, strings, brass, percussion
VII. Music History—classical music, evolution of contemporary music from ragtime to rock ‘n’ roll
VIII. Music around the world—how world music affects our own music and lives
IV. The American musical—the development of musical theatre
X. Performance skills— how to interact in a performance setting with others
Some highlights of the program include:
Instruction in playing the recorder, choral ensemble with special roles in Christmas and spring concerts, and education and immersion in liturgical music