Program Description
As a student enters pre-school, he/she is introduced to music appreciation and music theory. He/she will continue in the program through eighth grade. Students learn elements of music, music theory, the families of instruments and the history of classical and jazz music. The depth of study increases with each grade level. Students are taught mostly using the methodology of music teaching philosopher, Zoltan Kodaly.
Music Curriculum
I. Elements of Music – melody, harmony, rhythm, form, timbre
II. Connecting Music with Emotions
III. Art in Relation to Music
IV. Music Theory – music in relation to numbers, reading note values
V. Language & Music
VI. History of Classical Music
VII. History of Jazz
VIII. Families of Instruments – woodwind, brass, string, percussion
IX. Music Around the World
Highlights of the Program
Instruction in playing the recorder, band, pep band, choral ensembles and presentations, school musicals,
holiday concerts, bell choir and Children's Choir in conjunction with St. Hilary's Parish
Music Director.
As a student enters pre-school, he/she is introduced to music appreciation and music theory. He/she will continue in the program through eighth grade. Students learn elements of music, music theory, the families of instruments and the history of classical and jazz music. The depth of study increases with each grade level. Students are taught mostly using the methodology of music teaching philosopher, Zoltan Kodaly.
Music Curriculum
I. Elements of Music – melody, harmony, rhythm, form, timbre
II. Connecting Music with Emotions
III. Art in Relation to Music
IV. Music Theory – music in relation to numbers, reading note values
V. Language & Music
VI. History of Classical Music
VII. History of Jazz
VIII. Families of Instruments – woodwind, brass, string, percussion
IX. Music Around the World
Highlights of the Program
Instruction in playing the recorder, band, pep band, choral ensembles and presentations, school musicals,
holiday concerts, bell choir and Children's Choir in conjunction with St. Hilary's Parish
Music Director.