The music specialist's equipment includes acoustic guitar. There are musical programs presented the students at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Live musicians often accompany the students in their performances. The fall music program includes musical selections from international holiday traditions, winter songs, and other songs addressing themes such as friendship and peace. While songs and activities vary from class to class, there are three basic curriculum levels in the music program Pre-school and Kindergarten Students participate in choral singing, music and movement, and playing of a variety of percussion instruments.
Students build on the precious lessons by introduction of reading and writing music.
Students learn to play and write down basic rhythms and melodic patterns using percussion instruments such as rhythm sticks and tone bells. There is introduction and discussion of various musical genres and styles such as classical, folk, jazz, Latin, Asian, and African music. Choral singing continues to be a primary focus of the curriculum. Classical and Romantic period composers and general history are explored The structure of the symphony orchestra is presented and students learn to recognize the sound of each symphonic instrument. A main focus of these grades is the study of the soprano recorder.