Elementary General Music
In Bethel Park School District, music instruction for all first, second, third, and fourth grade students is provided every week, in two 30-minute classes in a dedicated music room. At the conclusion of the 4th grade year, students will be able to move expressively, perform, read, and write simple rhythms and pitches, recognize elements of harmony, form, and expression, using music from different time periods, cultures, and styles. In addition, students in third, and fourth grade take a half-day field trip each year where they experience music as performers, audience members, or both.
Elementary Band and Strings
In the Bethel Park School District, all participating fourth grade Band and String students receive a 30-minute small group lesson and a 40-minute ensemble class of reasonable size per 5-day week. At the conclusion of the 4th grade year, students will be able to perform individually and in small/large groups with good posture, hand/instrument position, tone quality, and intonation.
Teacher Websites and Fun Music Links:
Mrs. Johnshon - https://sites.google.com/a/bphawks.org/vocalmusic/
Mr. Booz - https://sites.google.com/a/bphawks.org/lincolnmusic/
http://www.classicsforkids.com/
Classical music listening maps, composer info, more!
sfskids.org
San Francisco Symphony page
http://www.sfskids.org/classic/templates/home.asp?pageid=1
Games from the San Francisco Symphony
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm
http://bobbymcferrin.com/sing-and-play-with-bobby/
Play with musical texture!
In Bethel Park School District, music instruction for all first, second, third, and fourth grade students is provided every week, in two 30-minute classes in a dedicated music room. At the conclusion of the 4th grade year, students will be able to move expressively, perform, read, and write simple rhythms and pitches, recognize elements of harmony, form, and expression, using music from different time periods, cultures, and styles. In addition, students in third, and fourth grade take a half-day field trip each year where they experience music as performers, audience members, or both.
Elementary Band and Strings
In the Bethel Park School District, all participating fourth grade Band and String students receive a 30-minute small group lesson and a 40-minute ensemble class of reasonable size per 5-day week. At the conclusion of the 4th grade year, students will be able to perform individually and in small/large groups with good posture, hand/instrument position, tone quality, and intonation.
Teacher Websites and Fun Music Links:
Mrs. Johnshon - https://sites.google.com/a/bphawks.org/vocalmusic/
Mr. Booz - https://sites.google.com/a/bphawks.org/lincolnmusic/
http://www.classicsforkids.com/
Classical music listening maps, composer info, more!
sfskids.org
San Francisco Symphony page
http://www.sfskids.org/classic/templates/home.asp?pageid=1
Games from the San Francisco Symphony
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm
http://bobbymcferrin.com/sing-and-play-with-bobby/
Play with musical texture!
