Art
The fifth grade art program is designed to
provide children with the opportunity to create.
The art program is designed as a means of
self-expression which provides for an outlet of
ideas, emotion, and creative energy. It develops a
perceptual awareness and discrimination which helps
our students gain an appreciation of our
environment and the quality of life. The art
program also develops manipulative and technical
skills in a wide range of media.
Students participate in weekly lessons that are
a minimum of 40 minutes in duration. The regular
display of student work in classrooms, corridors,
and local establishments provide a vehicle for
communicating individual and collective
talents.
Art education is comprised of two aspects
&endash; encouraging appreciation and developing
skills. Elements of design, color senses, use of
tools, and art history are considered in a
multi-level fashion.
Music
The fifth grade music program provides
opportunities for students to develop skills,
knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and
appreciation for their personal enjoyment,
expression, and musical growth in contemporary
society. The basic elements of music -- rhythm,
melody, harmony, form, tone, color, dynamics, and
tempo -- are presented through various kinds of
experiences involving singing, playing instruments,
critical listening, movement, creative expression,
and music reading.
Musical activities are planned as episodes in a
process of musical growth. Singing songs, engaging
in rhythmic activities, enjoying singing games,
studying notation, listening, practicing, singing
in a choir, and playing in instrumental ensembles
are a few of the more important examples that help
children grow in the field of music. In the process
of providing musical growth, a sequence of
aesthetic and social experiences is planned to help
children find an outlet for their emotions and
creative feelings.
Music is offered to all children once per week
in grade five and includes exploratory experiences
in singing, listening, performing, reading, and
rhythm. Keyboards, melodic percussion, rhythm
instruments, and recorders are used to enhance the
skill of musical notation.
ELECTIVES
- Fifth Grade Choir &endash; This is an
elective course offered twice per week to all
fifth grade students. The choir will have an
opportunity to perform during the school year
for the students and community.
- Concert Band - Each school has a fifth grade
concert band that will meet twice per week.
Students will be required to reach a proficient
degree of musicianship to qualify for band.
Opportunities for performances as individuals,
small ensembles, and large groups are scheduled
on a regular basis. All trombones, tubas, French
horns, baritones, and large percussion are
provided by the Board of Education. All other
instruments must be rented or purchased by the
parents.
- The Instrumental program is offered to all
children in fifth grade on an elective basis.
Weekly lessons are approximately 30 minutes in
duration, rotate throughout the school day, and
reflect a wide range of instrumentation.
All instrumental students are required to
take one instrumental lesson per
week.
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