The main objective of the Elementary Instrumental Music Program is to provide students with the basic skills needed to establish a life-long involvement in music if they should desire to do so. The instructional program at Brookfield has two avenues which it uses to accomplish the objectives listed above. First, there are the small group lessons. Secondly, there is the Band Program consisting of two sections Beginner and Advanced units. The student is able to identify and play notes in the specific ranges for their individual instruments.
Drummers are able to execute basic rudiments.
Students are able to identify and play rhythms. Students are able to identify and play in specific meters. Students are able to identify and execute notation short cuts. Students are able to identify dynamics markings and concepts. Students are able to identify tempo and tempo change markings.