Fourth graders are taught music reading, a skill which is transferred to the recorder. This continues through fifth grade, preparing them for the possibility of choosing an instrument in middle school. For fifth grade a study of music history from early man to present day. Music and composers of every period from Bach to Rock are presented together with other events of historical importance. One goal of this study is to make students aware of their choice in selecting what they will listen to and enjoy and to be a more informed consumer.
Music is something they can appreciate and enjoy with intelligent understanding.
The art program is available to the second, third, fourth and fifth graders of Lincoln County. The art teacher also tries to teach different art techniques such as shading and perspective to give students a start to things that will be taught in middle school. The Lowder staff has a history of adding additional funds to purchase needed materials and offer innovative programs by applying for and winning grants. In the past we have won Bright Ideas, Cultural Affairs, HUD, and Vocational Grants. These grants together represent thousands of dollars of supplementary funds for our school.