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Welcome to Music
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The goal of The Gillispie School's music program is to develop the musical potential of every child through a balanced, comprehensive, and sequential curriculum in the study of music.
Music activities in the first five years are a natural means of fostering a wide variety of developmental skills, such as social, cognitive, motor, affective, and creative. Many opportunities are provided for young children to explore music through singing, moving, listening, and playing instruments. Group music time allows children to experience the important social and musical aspects of sharing music and making music together.
In Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, musical skills and knowledge are acquired through singing, playing instruments, moving to music, listening to music, and creating music. Opportunities are provided for each child to respond to and use the elements of music, to perform and create music, and to understand both their own historical and cultural musical heritage and that of others within their communities and beyond. Listening to a variety of music styles as well as composing and improvising allow for a broad musical experience with which to make informed judgments about music. Choir is offered before school to students in grades four, five and six for more singing opportunities.
There are two major performances during the school year that involve all the children*. These programs are a wonderful opportunity for the students to work together to present something special for their family and friends.
*Mrs. Brackbill's preschool class participates only in the Spring Program.
