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Newcastle Elementary Charter School

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Newcastle School District

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Music

Music

Colorful music notes scattered on a white background, creating a vibrant and lively musical theme.

At Newcastle Elementary and Charter School, Students TK through 5th grade receive general music instruction. We sing, dance, and play music with drums, boom whackers, and glockenspiels. Fourth and Fifth graders learn to play songs on recorders and are expected to practice at home a minimum of 10 min/day 4 times weekly.

  • The Orff and Kodaly teaching methods encourage children to learn music through singing, dancing, and playing. We encourage children to be creative and share their ideas, to improvise and compose music. 
    Benefits:

    • Helps children develop their natural sense of play
    • Helps children experience music in a natural, playful environment
    • Helps children become confident, life-long musicians

  • Singing
    Chanting
    Dancing
    Playing percussion instruments
    Creating rhythm patterns
    Adding body percussion
    Notating patterns
    Playing around with form

  • Students TK through 5th grade receive general music instruction 30 minutes a week utilizing an elemental teaching style

    Resources:
    Chrome Music Lab
    Visual Music Minds
    Elemental Music Adventures
    Recorder Land