Welcome to the NCES Music classroom web site. Here you’ll find links to both general music classroom activities and also information regarding chorus activities. I have also included a calendar of music events for both the class musicals and the chorus activities.
Our aim is to connect music literature with the subjects of language arts, math, social studies, and science according to the National Music Standards across all grade levels. Students learn that making music can form a bridge to unexpected friendships and a stronger sense of community.
Kindergarten
Our youngest students are introduced to all the instruments of the band, and country music as a genre. They are also exposed to the music of Native Americans, the musical Cinderella, and works by the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. All kindergarten students also have the opportunity to play kazoos!
First Grade
First graders learn more about all the instruments of the band, and about folk music as a genre. They are also exposed to the music of Russia, the musical Wildlife Symphony and works by the composer Johannes Brahms. All first grade students also have the opportunity to play kazoos!
Third Grade
Third graders learn all about brass instruments. They are also exposed to the music of Africa, and Latin music as a genre. They will enjoy the musical Peter and the Wolf, and works by the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. All third grade students also have the opportunity to play boomwhackers!
Fourth Grade
Fourth graders learn all about wind instruments and about jazz music as a genre. They are also exposed to the music of the Middle East, the music of The Planets Suite, and works by the composer Gioachino Antonio Rossini. All fourth grade students also have the opportunity to play recorders!
Fifth Grade
Fifth graders learn all about string instruments. They are also exposed to the music of Latin America, and modern music as a genre. They will love the musical Carnival of the Animals, and works by the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. All fifth grade students also have the opportunity to play recorders!
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