Elementary Classroom Music 

From Kindergarten to Grade 6, all students attend Elementary Classroom Music, where they learn fundamental music concepts and apply this knowledge in many activities - listening, performing and creating.

Students in grades K - 5 receive one hour of instruction per week, usually presented in two 30 minute classes. 6th graders receive one 30 minute class per week; most also choose to receive additional music instruction by joining 6th Grade Band & Orchestra.

Classroom Music teaches:

• appreciation of music of varying styles and cultures
• singing a variety of folk and composed songs
• playing instruments
• dance
• music reading skills
• music terminology and concepts

For specific classroom music curriculum descriptions by grade, you may download a pdf of “A Parent’s Guide: What Your Child Will Learn, Kindergarten to Grade 6” from the ASD website under “forms & publications.” (Type EE #002 in the number box, click the search button, then download form.)

Extracurricular Opportunities

Many elementary schools have before or after-school performing groups such as choir or recorder ensembles. Contact the classroom music teacher at a particular school for more information.

Festivals & Honor Groups

Honor Choir