MUSIC IS

....LIFE

means of self expression,interpretations based on life experience.

....ART

create (compose), re-create (perform);
in touch with timeless creative process throughout history.

....SKILL

builds self esteem to learn a complex skill of playing an instrument
involving right and left brain, muscles, feelings and cooperation.

....DISCIPLINE

building high skill level takes self discipline;
gaining a sense of personal accomplishment.

....READING

note reading; pitch, rhythm , style, dynamics, tempo.

....EAR TRAINING

good listeners; intonation, blending, appreciation of music.

....FOREIGN LANGUAGE

note reading is a universal language;
many musical terms written in Italian, German and French.

....MATH

organization of music theory; scales, rhythm and harmony.

....SOCIAL STUDIES

geography and history are closely intertwined with the history of music,
composers, performers, politics and technology.

....SCIENCE

acoustics of strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and voice.

...PHYSICAL EDUCATION

kinesthetic, tactile uses of body when playing; feeling the music and beat.

....SPECIAL EDUCATION

a level for every person, a unique contribution for each student.

....COMPUTERS

teaching and reinforcing music theory skills, composing.

....CAREER EDUCATION

guest artists, field trips, extracurricular musical activities, life long skills.

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