The
elementary music program is instrumental music instruction offered in
grades 4 through 6. Beginning in 4th
grade students may opt for instruction on stringed instruments --
violin, viola, cello. Beginning in 5th
grade, students may opt for instruction on certain traditional band
instruments – trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, alto sax, or
percussion – or may also choose to learn string bass in addition to the
other string instrument options.
Instruction
is 30 minutes once per week in a pullout model, meaning that students
will miss 30 minutes of class time per week to
have music instruction. Students will need
to work out a way with the classroom teacher to complete any missed
classwork. The music instruction is in the
form of a small group lesson. Students are
expected to practice weekly assignments at home on their instruments.