Frequently Asked Questions about Music
How often does my child have music?
Students in all grade levels have music once every four days for 50 minutes.
What is your behavior policy?
It is important to me that my classroom be a safe, conducive environment for music learning. Students unable to follow our classroom rules are given non-verbal and verbal reminders about their choices and behaviors. Students who repeatedly interrupt instruction with misbehavior are asked to sit in an "observation" chair where they may observe appropriate behavior, make a match to a person who is making good choices, and reflect upon their own choices. Students who continue to interrupt instruction will receive a note home to their parent or caregiver.
Will my child play an instrument?
Yes, your child will learn to play many instruments in elementary music class, but not a band or orchestra instrument. We learn to play xylophones, metallophones, drums, and a variety of rhythmic percussion instruments. Students learn to play the recorder in the fourth grade. Students begin band in upper elementary (fifth grade).
Where can I find a private music teacher for my child?
Simply send me an e-mail and I will give you the names and phone numbers of several area private teachers.
Students in all grade levels have music once every four days for 50 minutes.
What is your behavior policy?
It is important to me that my classroom be a safe, conducive environment for music learning. Students unable to follow our classroom rules are given non-verbal and verbal reminders about their choices and behaviors. Students who repeatedly interrupt instruction with misbehavior are asked to sit in an "observation" chair where they may observe appropriate behavior, make a match to a person who is making good choices, and reflect upon their own choices. Students who continue to interrupt instruction will receive a note home to their parent or caregiver.
Will my child play an instrument?
Yes, your child will learn to play many instruments in elementary music class, but not a band or orchestra instrument. We learn to play xylophones, metallophones, drums, and a variety of rhythmic percussion instruments. Students learn to play the recorder in the fourth grade. Students begin band in upper elementary (fifth grade).
Where can I find a private music teacher for my child?
Simply send me an e-mail and I will give you the names and phone numbers of several area private teachers.