A s the oldest and largest elementary library in Maryville, Sam Houston looks forward to an active future as the source of information in an information age. The byproduct of this participation can be improved listening, decoding, and math skills outside the music classroom. In addition, the history and geography of our nation and the world is reinforced through the music studied. Classes consist of singing, moving, playing instruments, listening etc. I n Kindergarten and Junior Primary, students come to music once a week.
Emphasis is placed on singing in tune, feeling the beat and moving appropriately on the beat.
Listening and following directions are a big part of the kindergarten class. We also learn singing games and folk songs. I n First Grade students have two classes per week. We continue to work on singing in tune and moving appropriately on the beat. We begin to use Solfege to accurately sing common patterns.