It stimulates higher level thinking skills. Creating, thinking, describing, interpreting, evaluating, comparing, contrasting, problem solving, history, geography, social studies, math, science, reading and writing are all part of an art curriculum. The primary goal for K-6 General Music is that each student enjoy, understand and respond to music using his or her unique abilities. There are many means by which to study music, and the general classroom will provide an active learning experience. In grades 4-6 students being to Study music appreciation, learning different forms and styles of music.
Students Work individually on the computer to develop skills in music notation.
Third graders prepare for instrumental study by learning to play the recorder, which is provided by the school. The fourth, fifth, and sixth graders have the opportunity to participate in a choral program which focuses on 2 and 3 part singing. The choral students present a winter and a spring concert. Each grade level prepares a musical concert or play to be performed at different times during the school year. The Brookfield Instrumental Music Program is available to students in grades 4-6.