The goal of third grade music education is to help students learn about various cultures through the exploration and celebration of literature and song. Students participate in activities focusing on beat, rhythm, melody, tone, musical expression, and creativity.
The goal of fourth grade music education is to help students learn about various cultures through the exploration and celebration of literature and song. Students participate in activities focusing on beat, rhythm, melody, tone, musical expression, and creativity. In fourth grade students learn to conduct simple pieces, study instruments of the orchestra, use recorders to reinforce rhythm and note reading skills, and explore chords and simple accompaniment. Students can choose to begin lessons on string, brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments.
The goal of fifth grade music education is to help students learn about various cultures through the exploration and celebration of literature and song. Students participate in activities focusing on beat, rhythm, melody, tone, musical expression, creativity and composition. Fifth grade students read, sing, and play songs in different meters; perform pieces with different voice parts; improvise with classroom instruments; perform and listen to examples of musical forms.