What We Learn

In Our Classroom, Children... 
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• DISCOVER musical concepts by imitation, exploration and experimentation.
• PLAY with music through movement, improvisation, and composition.
• FOCUS while listening to, interpreting, and performing elemental music.
• USE TEAMWORK as they create collaboratively and perform in ensemble.

​Our mission is to prepare students to become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers.​

BUILDING MUSICIANSHIP AND MORE... IN EVERY LEARNER
Releasing creativity that extends far beyond the music classroom, the goal is to build musicianship in every learner through the integration of music, movement, speech and drama. 

CHILDREN LEARN SKILLS THAT GROW BEYOND MUSIC...
• Creativity and critical thinking
• Collaboration and communication
• Linear and intuitive intelligence
• Organization and leadership
• Non-verbal expression of emotion
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Aesthetic valuing and cultural awareness 

Play is the work of the child.

In our classrooms, children begin with what they do instinctively: play! Imitation, experimentation, and personal expression occur naturally as students become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers. The Orff approach to teaching is a model for optimal learning in 21st Century classrooms.