Music at Bear canyon Elementary School
Research suggests that music is learned similar to how language is learned. Children need extensive amounts of language as well as to experiment with language before they actually learn to speak, read, and write a language. Similarly, children need to hear a wide variety of music and experiment with music before they can sing, move to, and eventually read and write music as adults know it.
Music classes at Bear Canyon are designed to create a rich environment for the student to interact in. The primary objectives for all students are to:
1) Develop audiation
2) Nurture beautiful singing
3) Develop awareness of how music and movement are connected.
So what is music audiation? Simply, audiation is to music as thinking is to language. Audiation takes a child from merely imitating the musical sounds around them to critically thinking, engaging in and creating new musical sounds. A student who audiates music is able to identify and give meaning to music.
Tonal and rhythmic patterning is an integral part of audiation development: Pattern instruction, similar to learning the vocabulary of a language, offers many benefits. Pattern instruction is tailored to each students; ability to encourage musical growth. Through individual attention, students are able to reach their fullest musical potential.
The goal of music classes at Bear Canyon is to provide students with an enriched and challenging music experience which will serve as foundation for music instruction and a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Music classes at Bear Canyon are designed to create a rich environment for the student to interact in. The primary objectives for all students are to:
1) Develop audiation
2) Nurture beautiful singing
3) Develop awareness of how music and movement are connected.
So what is music audiation? Simply, audiation is to music as thinking is to language. Audiation takes a child from merely imitating the musical sounds around them to critically thinking, engaging in and creating new musical sounds. A student who audiates music is able to identify and give meaning to music.
Tonal and rhythmic patterning is an integral part of audiation development: Pattern instruction, similar to learning the vocabulary of a language, offers many benefits. Pattern instruction is tailored to each students; ability to encourage musical growth. Through individual attention, students are able to reach their fullest musical potential.
The goal of music classes at Bear Canyon is to provide students with an enriched and challenging music experience which will serve as foundation for music instruction and a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
What else do we do in music?
In spite of all the “formal stuff” we do in music, we do manage to have fun as well! Playing instruments, singing, chanting, improvising, composing, folk dancing, creative moving, musical play, and games are all important parts of our musical growth and development.
How often does my child have music?
All students, K-6, have music on a three week rotational basis.
Rules & Behavior Policy
1. Raise your hand to speak. Do not interrupt the others.
2. Be kind and respectful to everyone in our school.
3. Treat our instruments and equipment with respect.
4. Listen actively to all directions.
Students who are unable or unwilling to follow these rules will receive verbal warning before receiving written notifications home. It is my intent that the environment or our room be safe for all students and conducive for learning.
Rules & Behavior Policy
1. Raise your hand to speak. Do not interrupt the others.
2. Be kind and respectful to everyone in our school.
3. Treat our instruments and equipment with respect.
4. Listen actively to all directions.
Students who are unable or unwilling to follow these rules will receive verbal warning before receiving written notifications home. It is my intent that the environment or our room be safe for all students and conducive for learning.