The Taylor Street School in the Robla Elementary School District has expanded its music program to add components from the core academic curriculum of each grade level to reinforce information, vocabulary and appropriate English syntax through the medium of music.
Music is woven into language arts, social studies and science curriculum.
The program was developed as the school population grew both in numbers and diversity. It was the logical thing to do to tie children's musical experiences into the core curriculum, giving them the opportunity to practice standard pronunciation and syntax of the English language, learn basic manual skills, and work toward the common social goal of performing and experiencing music together. The idea was unanimously supported by the school staff and school site council. The program is identified as a key program in the school plan and is funded through categorical funds. The program serves all students in grades K-6.