Arts Education Increases Math Test Scores

A 1997 study of elementary students in an arts-based program concluded that students’ math test scores rose as their time in arts education classes increased.


- “Arts Exposure and Class Performance,” Phi Delta Kappan, October, 1998.

Music Education Prepares Children for the Workforce

“The things I learned from my experience in music in school are discipline, perseverance, dependability, composure, courage and pride in results. . . Not a bad preparation for the workforce!”


- Gregory Anrig – President, Educational Testing Service

Ms. Goebel's Class Singing and Playing "Do Re Mi" on Keyboards

Mrs. Grimm's Class Singing and Playing "Do Re Mi" on Keyboards

"Every Good Boy Does Fine" Video

The video for "Every Good Boy Does Fine" is hot off the press and can be viewed by following the link below! Most students learned this song in November.

http://www.mootoobmoosic.com/moo/video.php

"Forte Piano" video

To watch the video of "Forte Piano" which most classes saw in music, click on the below website and then click on the thumbnail of "Forte Piano".

http://www.musick8.com/video_net/video_youtube.php

Music Education is Critical

“In every successful business…there is one budget line that never gets cut. It’s called ‘Product Development’ – and it’s the key to any company’s future growth. Music education is critical to the product development of this nation’s most important resource – our children.”


- John Sykes — President, VH1

Mrs. Stone's Class, 2E, Plays "Do Re Mi" on Keyboards

How exciting it was to play the keyboards for the first time!

Mrs. Strafford's Kindergarten Class Learns About Pitch With Step Bells

More of Mrs. Strafford's Kindergarten Class Learning About Pitch With Step Bells

4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Review Basic Rhythms with Basketballs

Students in 5B display their rhythmic basketball skills with "Beauty in the World" by Macy Gray.

Mrs. Creach's 2nd Graders Learn About the Scale with "Do Re Mi"

Chorus Musical Open to 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders

We will begin working on a musical on January 18. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 - 9:00.  All 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are invited to join.  The performance date is March 24 at 6:30. If interested, just show up on the 18th.  I will give you all the specifics at that time.

Chorus Cancelled for Jan. 6!!

In case any chorus member (or anyone who knows a chorus member) reads this, I have to cancel chorus rehearsal for tomorrow, Jan. 6.  Please spread the word so that people don't come early for nothing!