Junior School Students in grades three, four and five have vocal music class twice weekly for 45 minutes. The principles of Orff-Schulwerk and Kodaly are generally used. In the Orff approach there is a development from play through exploration to musical understanding. It is music education from the composer's point of view. The principles of Kodaly emphasize music literacy through singing of American folk songs.
Students work on solfeggio and rhythmic concepts in a sequential and logical manner.
The bands perform at a minimum of three concerts per school year in December, May and June. The band also performs for the students at pep assemblies, etc. All fourth and fifth grade students have an opportunity to participate in choir. The emphasis in choir is on performance for both school and community audiences. Children work on singing tone, breathing technique, solfeggio and rhythmic reading, balance and blending of voices, and singing in parts.