MUSIC NOTES
I am very proud to be a part of the St. Edward’s School. While sticking to our music virtues of “excellence” and “enthusiasm,” I work diligently with the students in preparing a festive Christmas concert as well as an exciting spring concert. We also do many integrated lessons and projects which enrich the students learning experiences. These lessons and projects include helping the students with communion songs, graduation songs, hymns, NYSSMA, and other special school events. Music is a very powerful learning tool and is truly a magnificent gift from God. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming concerts.
Mr. Thomas DeBrino
MUSIC GOALS:
~To foster the child’s natural love of music through a pleasurable musical experience and environment.
~To develop students overall music abilities and appreciation of music by:
Singing songs
Listening to music
Playing instruments
Moving to music
Reading music
Creating music
~To use music for various school functions.
There are classroom music/chorus rehearsals for grades 3-6. Each grade rehearses one time a week and has two sections. Classes are combined before the concerts. Grades K-2 work on their own separate music projects.
~Appropriate instruments are incorporated with the concerts.
~Students are encouraged to participate in NYSSMA.
~Special music projects are done throughout the school year when needed.
~Examples: Communion songs for grade 2, Kindergarten graduation, Patriotic songs ~Other integrated ideas and projects, To develop social and aesthetic values through individual and group participation using various types of music.
~To provide a basis for an on-going interest in the art form.
