In fifth grade we work on building sight-reading and singing skills. Students focus both on becoming more independent singers as well as singing as part of a choir. Middle School - Units explore conducting, world drumming, composition, a variety of music genres and choral performance. A large part of the middle school curriculum is preparing for the spring musical. We study characters and story, and learn and rehearse the music.
All students participate in two performances a year.
The entire student body performs in a Christmas Concert. Liturgical Music Students in grades 5th - 8th have the opportunity to cantor at the school's weekly liturgy each Wednesday. Sacred music is also incorporated into the music curriculum. Additionally, grades 1-5 have a special liturgical music practice in preparation for the weekly liturgy. A special feature of our music room is a computer with various music software to aid in learning music.