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Music

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Music

Music teachers in CREC schools believe that music education is essential to the development of the whole child.   While learning about music in general music classes and/or practicing their instrument in a performance-based class, students are also developing critical thinking skills, self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, creativity, and self-motivation necessary for success.  At CREC, we follow the National Core Art Standards in the way that our music curriculum is written.  We utilize the four pillars:  Creating; Performing/Presenting/Producing; Responding; and Connecting.

General Music

By the end of 12th grade, students will have engaged with the and mastered the four artistic processes [Create, Perform/Produce,  Respond, Connect] of the National Arts Standards through various course and ensemble offerings:

  • Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
  • Organize and develop artistic ideas and work
  • Refine and complete artistic work
  • Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation
  • Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation
  • Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work
  • Perceive and analyze artistic work
  • Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work
  • Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
  • Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art
  • Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding

 

Performance Classes

On the Secondary level, Performance classes offered at CREC schools vary depending on the theme and availability of the school. Please contact your child’s school for more information.

Sample course offerings:

  • Choir
  • Band
  • Orchestra
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Jazz Choir
  • Music and Sound Engineering
  • Music Theory
  • Music Technology

Please please refer to the Program of Studies for a particular school to view their offerings

How to Support Your Music Student at Home: 

You can best support your child’s love of music by asking questions about what they are learning in school, listening to a variety of music together with your child, creating a “music space” at home where your child can practice their instrument, encouraging your child to give “at home concerts” for family and friends.

Interesting Resources

For more information, please contact the Music Curriculum Facilitator, J. Levi Nichelson, at jlnichelson@crec.org

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