What does my child do in music class?

• Sing songs from cultures all around the world
• Play instruments
• Read and notate music
• Improvise melodies, accompaniments, and variations
• Compose and arrange music
• Listen, describe, and analyze music
• Evaluate music and musical performances
• Make connections between music and other subjects
• Understand music as it relates to history

What are the benefits of music education?

• increases tracking and reading fluency
• develops the part of the brain that processes language
• increases pattern recognition
• incorporates fractions
• improves memory
• aid in hand-eye coordination
• teaches perseverance and confidence
• heightened mental processing and problem-solving
• requires teamwork
• the social aspect of the music classroom naturally provides opportunities for students to engage in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)