Music
Appreciating and making music deepens our understanding of the world. Our daily lives are filled with rhythm, percussion, melody, harmony, and counterpoint. In the music department we are honored to have the opportunity to help your children hear the symphony in the world around them.
The program of general music studies at Cider Mill school includes three key elements:
The Kodaly method for teaching music literacy through a sequential exposure to musical elements is a core component of the general music program. Orff-Schulwerk methodology in which singing, creating, and movement are translated to a variety of classroom instruments is also extensively employed. The sequential learning process of both approaches makes the development of musical literacy and performance possible for all students.
Sincerely,
Beth Bakst, Andrew Pearson, Emily Franz (Strings), Ken Hayashi (Strings), and Jonathan Garcia (Band).
Beth Bakst, General Music, Ext. 4114
Andrew Pearson,General Music, Ext. 4326
Emily Franz, 3rd Grade Strings (Belden/Nod/Kent), Ext. 4113
Ken Hiyashi, Strings teacher for 3rd Cannondale and 4th/5th grades, Ext. 4111
Jonathan Garcia Band, Ext. 4112
Music