PROGRAMS:

Music             
The grade 1 music program involves the children in a variety of musical experiences including singing games, rhythmic movement, reading and writing music in the early stages of the Kodaly program, playing rhythmic instruments and listening and responding to music. Through these various activities the grade 1 students develop
musical concepts and skills such as moving to the beat and defining the rhythm of music. They learn to distinguish between fast and slow, loud and soft, and high and low in the music. Later on in the school year they begin to read basic rhythms and easy melodic lines using sol, mi and lah.

In grades 2 and 6 the music program continues and enlarges on the grade 1 program. The students develop more complex rhythmic and melodic discrimination skills through the analysis of songs, listening lessons, folk songs, and singing games. Throughout the entire program there is an emphasis on singing and participation in large group, small group and individual activities. Careful attention is paid to students being able to sing to the best of their ability, and learning how to write music following the Kodaly approach.

For those students in grades 3 to 6 who desire further pursuits in music we offer musical activities including school choir, primary choir and recorder ensembles.

The school year is highlighted by our special concerts and activities which include the Christmas concert in December, the "Celebration of the Arts Festival" in April, and the "West Prince Music Festival" in early May.

Through the many and varied activities in the music program, both in music class and during extra-curricular activities, we endeavor to give each child the opportunity to develop and increase their musical knowledge and abilities, which will enable them to participate in music and band at the junior high school level. The program also
attempts to provide the students with an appreciation for all styles of music, from classical to rock, and a basic understanding of musical instruments, sound production, and composition.