Pre K - We want them to learn rhythm. We will use the sticks and drums quite a bit. We will work on listening to the music and repeating it back. This will start to train their ears to match pitches.
Kindergarten - We will work with rhythm instruments. We will also start working on rounds. We want them to be able to sing one part while others are singing it differently. They will have a concert in the Spring.
1st grade - We will work on learning notes on the xylophones. We am going to continue rhythm instruments with them. They will have a Christmas and Spring concert.
2nd grade - We will start working on Basic Music Theory and notation. We will also do a lot of rhythm movements and instruments. They will have a Halloween and Christmas concert.
3rd grade - We will work on music vocabulary a well as learn about the different genres of music. We will work on 2 part music. They will start working with Recorders at the end of the year. The will have a Halloween and Christmas concert.
4th grade - We will work with recorders first semester. We will being doing 2 part music. We will also be working on music vocabulary. The will have a Christmas and Spring concert.
5th grade - We will work on 2 to 3 part music. We will work with the hand bells. We will work on identifying notes and other music symbols. We will also work with Xylophones. They will have a Christmas and Spring concert.
6th grade - We will work on learning about composers and writing up something about them. We will also be doing part music and maybe even solos. We want to go over music theory with them. They will have a Christmas and Spring concert.