CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL – HUTCHINSON, KS
Course:   Elementary Music
Instructor:   Charlene Reynolds
Year:  2008- 2009
Grades:  K-5

Text:   Silver Burdett Music, Centennial Edition

Objective: 

This course is designed to give every elementary student some basic understanding of how music works:  the vocabulary used to describe music, how to read printed music, and participation in creating music through singing and playing instruments.

Elements of Instruction: 

The students will be challenged to meet the appropriate grade levels of achievement established by the National Standards for Music Education.  The general curriculum guide includes:

• Singing, alone or with others, a varied repertoire of music.
• Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
• Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
• Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
• Reading and notating music.
• Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
• Evaluating music and music performances.
• Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
• Understanding music in relation to history and culture. 

Christian Perspective: 

Johann Sebastian Bach said it best: “Music is a fair and glorious gift of God.”  Although not all students have a gift in music, all students are affected by music, since it is a basic form of communication in all cultures.  In the church body, music plays a major role in times of corporate worship.  It is important to realize the impact music can have in our lives, and to encourage students to use it in positive ways to bring honor and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Grading: 

Grades will be based on student participation, conduct, and assessment of musical knowledge and skill development by evaluations given during the grading period.  Students can earn extra points for
participation in or attendance at musical activities.  A list of “extra credit” options will be provided to each student.

Homework:

Students will not have daily homework in music, but may have some music-related activities to do outside of class periodically.

Class rules: 

The general “School Rules” listed on page 21 of the Student & Parent Handbook will be the basic rules in Music, with one addition:

• LISTEN
  • to the music
  • to instruction
  • to your part in creating music

Supplies:  No supplies required.

Contact Information: E-mail: creynolds@centralchristianschool.net