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Semester 2:
January 9th-June 1st
Summer Schools
June 18th, 2012 - July 20th, 2012
The Music Program
Elementary
The Music scheme in place is based on The Kodaly and Orff methods, both popular in Europe, Australia and the USA.
From early childhood, children are taught a range of game songs and songs appropriate to their age. Beat, rhythm and pitch are taught through singing and playing a range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments and recorder (from Grade 3).
Children also compose and perform their own songs. Listening to different genres including music from various times and a range of cultures introduces flexibility in appreciating different forms. Dance and movement are also included. The scheme is sequential and cyclic, building on previous knowledge and experience.
High School
“Music has a tremendous value as an academic discipline. It contributes to the understanding of other subjects. In school there is a tremendous difference between learning and doing. With music, you do both.”
Joan Schmidt, Board Member, National School Boards Association
Instrumental Music is offered to all high school students. Students learn to play wind, percussion or string instruments, read music and participate in a performance ensemble.
Currently, there are three performance ensembles - the Junior, Middle and Senior Concert Ensembles - that promote an educational environment that fosters musical excellence and student growth.
The music program helps students develop a wide range of musical and professional skills. Students will:
- Improve instrumental skills
- Develop performance skills and an understanding of the performance process
- Understand musical theory, vocabulary and history
- Develop self-discipline, group responsibility, and cooperation
- Acquire personal musical insight and communication skills through music
- Develop critical listening and appreciation of the music
- Be encouraged to use music to enrich their lives
- Be provided with opportunities to enhance self esteem
