In addition to the core subjects of Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Foreign Language students at Johnson Middle School experience a wide range of experiences in physical education and the fine and applied arts. Music Classes are designed to align with the new Massachusetts Frameworks for the Arts. The Music Connection published by Silver Burdett and Ginn as a basic resource for singing, listening and studying music. A variety of Orff instruments, electronic keyboards and computer workstations with music software are used for creating and performing music.
Students have one music class each week with their homeroom group.
Grade 7 and 8 students can elect to take specific music courses that meet twice a week for one trimester. Johnson Middle School also has two Elective Choruses . Each group has two rehearsals per week throughout the year. The Grade 6 Chorus is designed to help singers become more aware of their voice as an instrument. Proper vocal techniques and sight singing skills are developed.