MUSIC CLASS

Harmony students attend music class a total of two hours a week. The goal of the HSA-SA music program is to give the gift of music to all students.  Students learn music by:

v      Singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

v      Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

v      Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments

v      Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines

v      Reading and notating music

v      Listening to, analyzing, and describing music

v      Evaluating music and music performances

v      Understanding the relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

v      Understanding music in relation to history and culture

CHOIR

In addition, there is an auditioned Harmony choir that meets three times a week after school. The choir is available for interested third, fourth, and fifth graders.

PRIVATE LESSONS

There is also a private lesson program available through Harmony in which private teachers are available to teach piano, violin, viola, cello, and other instruments. Private lessons are recommended for third, fourth, and fifth graders who are interested in playing an instrument.

Why music education is important for your child:

There is a period of opportunity during the elementary years in which children can build their musical language. This increases their aptitude for music learning later in life. This period will never come again.

v      Music is a part of every culture in the world.

v      Some of the people we admire the most are musicians.

v      Music allows us to express the ineffable, that which cannot be expressed through words.

v      Music has an important effect on the brain. Studies have proven that learning music increases spatial intelligence and promotes increased learning across disciplines.

v      Music promotes peace and brings people together. Music also has important healing qualities.

v      And lastly, without music, the world would be a very dull place.

Contact Mrs. Silva at asilva@harmonytx.org