General Music Class Descriptions

Thursdays 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Ms. Melinda Boyle

K – 5th graders
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.
Each student will need to purchase a Nuvo Recorder. This recorder is preferred because it is made for small fingers and will help guide a pleasing sound from the start. Link for ordering: http://bit.ly/4ixn4lZ

Minimum of 6 students

Thursdays 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Instructor: Ms. Annesha Dib

3rd – 7th graders
For younger students interested in learning the basics of Music: notation, rhythm, Italian terms, expressive markings, and more.
Students 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.
Beginning Band students are welcome to take this class.

Minimum of 6 students

Thursdays 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Instructor: Ms. Annesha Dib

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 String students are strongly encouraged to enroll to complement ensemble instruction and overall musicianship.
Games complement a variety of ages, instruments, and skill levels benefitting all students.

Minimum of 6 students

Thursdays 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ms. Melinda Boyle

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

General Music - Thursdays