Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Psalm 95:1
Elementary Music
Some of the musical concepts that the elementary students will be learning include:
- Music symbols & notation
- Music reading
- Singing &/or listening to historical, classical, & worship songs
- Composers & music history
- Instrument names & sounds
All of the above areas will begin to be taught as general knowledge in the lower grades and will build up to mastered concepts in the upper elementary classes.
Throughout the school year there will be opportunities for the students to participate in various musical events.
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Performance Dates:
Christmas Program: Friday, December 13, 6:30pm
Middle School Musical: Thursday, April 23, 6pm,
Friday, April 24, 6pm, Saturday, April 25, tba
3-5 Musical: Thursday: May 7, 6:30pm & Friday, May 8, 9:00am
K-2 Spring Sing: Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm
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Middle School Music Enrichment
(Piano & Guitar)
Course Objectives:
Music Theory
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- Identify basic music notes & symbols
- Describe & demonstrate use of basic music vocabulary
Piano Skills
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- Play given chords/progressions
- Produce songs (assigned according to ability/previous knowledge)
Guitar Skills
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- Learn & play chords in various keys
- Produce songs using various strumming techniques
Piano & Guitar Skills
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- Read chord charts or lead sheets & put them into use in a worship environment
- Master at least five new songs per semester
Music Teacher: Beth Boyles, Bboyles@pvcschool.org