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Curriculum Overview

The music curriculum of St. Peter Catholic School consists of an environment that promotes learning and fun, where each student’s experience is one of mind, body, heart and soul. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities in order to build a stronger sense of character and self- esteem. The program is created to teach the fundamentals of music, the world of creativity, and confidence in performing in seasonal musicals.

Curriculum:
• Students recognize the base and treble clef
• Students understand the terms: staff, measure and bar line
• Students recognize and name notes on the staff
• Students count the rhythmic value of notes
• Students participate and understand the basics of ear training and melodic tendencies

Participation:
• Students sing a variety of songs appropriate to their age and grade level
• Students perform in musical specials: Veterans Day Program, Christmas Pageant, Women’s Guild Performances, “Spring Fling”
• Students play rhythmic instruments appropriate to the age and grade level
• Third grade students study and perform on the recorder

Creativity:
• Program promotes a fun learning environment for students Pre-K – 4th grade
• Program promotes confidence through performance
• Program creates a supportive musical experience
• Program develops self-esteem through encouragement