Music

Music Staff and Overview

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Hilary Sales, General & Choral Music Teacher, 225-8218

The elementary school music program provides students in grades K-5 with the opportunity to experience music through a variety of activities. During music class an emphasis is placed on meeting the individual needs of each student. Classroom activities include rhythmic development, awareness of the singing voice, introduction to the families of instruments, use of rhythm instrument accompaniment, development of listening skills and creative movement, as well as the introduction to music of different cultures and various styles of music.

Beginning in the 4th grade, students have the option of learning to play violin, viola, cello, or bass.  In 5th grade, students may learn to play a band instrument.  Instruction is offered on flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and percussion.  Instrumental music students receive weekly small group lessons during the school day.  Orchestra and band meet as a  large ensemble once weekly.  

Upcoming Performances

April 10th, 2012: Project Outreach Concert at MHS, 6 PM (5th grade strings students)

May 29th, 2012: MPS Choral Department Concert at MHS, 7 PM (5th grade chorus students)

May 31st, 2012: MPS Band Department Concert at MHS, 7 PM (5th grade band students)

June 5th, 2012: MPS Orchestra Department Concert at MHS, 7 PM (4th and 5th grade orchestra students)