Pre-School (3 years)

Pre-School (4 years)

Grades K-8

Grades K-8

Grades K-2

Grades 3-4

Grades 5-6

Grades 7-8

We give "Glory to God" through the gift of music.

All grades participate in Liturgical Music.

THE MUSIC PROGRAM

The following musical elements lay the foundation for the music curriculum in grades Preschool - 8:

MUSICAL ELEMENTS:

1. Expressive Qualities

2. Tone Color (Timbre)

3. Duration

4. Pitch

5. Design

6. Cultural Context

CONCEPTS:

Dynamics, Tempo, Articulation

Vocal, Instrumental, Environmental

Beat/Meter, Rhythm

Melody, Harmony,Tonality

Texture, Form/Structure

Style/Background

The students learn the concepts by:

• Singing
  

• Playing
  

• Dancing
  

• Improvising/Creating
  

• Listening
  

• Describing/Analyzing
  

• Reading
  

• Writing
  

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• SJA Choir (Grades 4-8)
  

• Singin’ Strings Dulcimer Club (Grades 1-8)
  

• Guitar Club (Grades 5-8)
  

Cycle of Seasons

Music Makers

Share the Music

Dulcimers/Folk Instruments

Kazoos

Recorders

Bowed Psalteries

Handchime Choir

Music Curriculum