8th Grade: We are beginning our unit on opera. We will study basic terminology and complete a comparative analysis of La Boheme with Rent and Moulin Rouge. This study will teach about the genre, as well as the between opera and musicals. Students will be tested on 'clapping sheet #2" in the upcoming weeks, as well as treble & bass clef.

7th Grade: We are continuing our study of jazz. Students are currently learning about Scott Joplin and ragtime music. In the upcoming classes students will begin researching their jazz musician for their presentation/reports. We are also working on 'clapping sheet #2' and they will be tested on treble clef pitches.

6th Grade: We are finishing our unit on the Star Spangled Banner. Students will be tested on all the words of the 1st verse of the Star Spangled Banner. All words must be memorized. Students will also be completing a quiz on treble clef pitches. We are also working on their "clapping sheet #2"

5th Grade: We are currently working on the spiritual "This Train." One of the more difficult aspects of this song is an unpitched percussion parts that is rhythmically very different than the text. There will be 1 vocal part and 4 instrumental parts to accompany.

4th Grade: We are currently perfecting the 1st instrumental part, and learning the 2nd instrumental part of "The Baker." The 1st part has proved difficult, but these students have met he challenge.

3rd Grade: We are currently finishing up the song "My Paddle's Keen and Bright" and will begin working on the "Clock Story." The "Clock Story" will include a song with 2 instrumental parts, as well as a story with the students making pre-set sound effects.

2nd Grade: Students are beginning work on their Holiday Concert Music. We will intermix other music work while they are memorizing their concert repertoire.

1st Grade: Students are beginning work on their Holiday Concert Music. We will intermix other music work (note reading, movement) while they are memorizing their concert repertoire.

Kindergarten: Students are beginning work on their Holiday Concert Music. We will intermix other music work (note reading, movement) while they are memorizing their concert repertoire.