General Music Class Descriptions

Tuesday 10:30 and 12pm classes will use Ukuleles in class. Students must provide their own ukulele.
Get ready to take your first musical steps through movement, singing, swaying, and playing to an assortment of musical activities purposefully selected to enrich your youngest musician!
All students will discover the foundational musical concepts that allow their imaginative, curious and inquisitive minds and bodies to begin developing the necessary skills to become a knowledgeable musician, ready to play any instrument.
The skills include creating steady beat, listening, bilateral and mid-line movements, following a melody line, pitch and sound discriminations, tempo and dynamic expressions, song writing, patience, multicultural music explorations, singing, developing fine motor skills, making music with an ensemble…whew!
We cover so much in an engaging, exploratory way that is perfect for elementary-aged students.

Minimum of 6 students

3rd – 7th graders
For younger students interested in learning the basics of Music: notation, rhythm, Italian terms, expressive markings, and more.
For students that have had very little or no previous experience with music.
A variety of music games are incorporated into the learning process as a fun way to learn and review the basics.
Students will learn recorder and incorporate concepts learned in class.
Each student will need to purchase a recorder.
This class can fulfill a pre-requisite for students wanting to participate in Beginning Band.

Minimum of 6 students

3rd – 7th graders
For upper elementary and middle school students with at least one year of music experience
Classes will cover all areas of music literacy incorporating multi sensory engaging games (Music Mind Games)
Music notation, ear training, sight singing, chord structure, key signatures, rhythmic skills and musical terms learned and drilled in a fast paced, fun, cooperative environment.
Intermediate Band and Intermediate String students are strongly encouraged to enroll to complement ensemble instruction and overall musicianship. Games compliment a variety of ages, instruments, and skill levels benefitting all students.

Minimum of 6 students

8th – 12th graders
This general music course focuses on the studies of musicology, music philosophy, and the theory of music across cultures worldwide from a Christian perspective.
Students learn to compose, perform, analyze, and appreciate music through different perspectives and discussions.
Examples of the lessons presented are: Sound and Silence, Music Around the World, Music and Entertainment, Musical Theater, Music and the Brain, Theory and Composition, and more.
The content will enable students to engage in genuine creativity while learning music.
One high school credit may be earned if readings, homework, and projects are completed.

Minimum of 6 students

8th – 12th graders
Garage Band Music Theory is intended for high school students who have completed Music theory level 2 (or have completed equivalent courses elsewhere) and can read musical notation. This fast paced class will cover music theory concepts more in depth such as advanced rhythmic notation, key signatures, scales, intervals, chord structure, jazz music theory, and modes.
Learn the vocabulary of music and recognize patterns to bridge the gap between reading music on the page and playing by ear.
Sharpen your music reading skills by recognizing chords, scales, key signatures and patterns in printed sheet music.
Students who wish to improvise using chord charts, jam with others and serve on worship teams will benefit from the weekly listening assignments and connecting theory concepts to their real instruments.
Students will use games and exercises in class to reinforce concepts.
The book Garage Band Theory by Duke Sharp will be utilized through the class and will serve as a practical reference for many years to come.
One high school credit may be earned if readings, homework, and projects are completed.

Minimum of 6 students