Music

Our curriculum is designed to spark students’ musical abilities and affinities. At this age, singing, dancing, playing, and listening are all woven together, in specialized classes held twice a week. Students bring all their creative energy into grade-level musical theatre productions each year, plus a vibrant May Day showcase as part of their Hawaiian Studies class.

In the middle grades, students increase their level of knowledge, analysis, and appreciation of music as an art form. They gain an overview of musical styles and the role music has played in cultures throughout the centuries. Students can choose from electives that include handbell choir, ‘ukulele, recorder, guitar and piano, or musical theatre. These beginner experiences lay the groundwork for advanced study in high school.

Music classes center around group performance in Chorus and Pops/Jazz Ensemble, with the option for individual lessons outside of class. While preparing for concerts, students develop core aptitude in sight-reading and music fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, etc.). Course offerings also encompass songwriting/composition and music technology. School traditions like Assembly, 买球世界杯平台 Olympics, talent shows, and open mics offer plentiful performance venues, whether you’re taking an official class, or just love to sing and play.