Each grade level will present an open house, in conjunction
with subjects they are studying in their classrooms.
Prekindergarten, kindergarten, as well as first
grade, will concentrate mainly on discovering ways to use the voice, as well as steady beat and differences in high
and low.
Second and third grade will further explore steady
beat and melody, as well as using Orff instruments and studying different genres of music.
Fourth and fifth grade will continue studies in vocal technique, including breath control
and expression; they will also begin applying and using musical terminology.
Sixth grade has a fall concert (this is a formal venue), where they will present music from a variety of genres
and musical styles. They also host a rock 'n' roll revue in the spring, and have the opportunity to participate in
an honor choir at NIACC, sponsored by the Iowa Choral Director's Association.
There's still more!! Fifth
and sixth grade students have the opportunity to audition
for OPUS, an honor choir which performs around the time of the All-State Music Festival . We have always been represented
well here!!
We also belong to a keyboard consortium. Students will spend five weeks studying concepts best taught
at a keyboard setting. THEY LOVE IT!!!
