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General Musicianship

Children experience music together with their peers in a fun and nurturing environment. 

These fun classes:

Skills learned in general musicianship classes support individual music instruction, whether taken concurrently or at some time in the future.

FUNdamentals

5-6 years (school grades K – 1)

Designed to inspire, FUNdamentals encourages children to explore their natural instrument – the voice! Students will discover music through song, as well as through fun and engaging educational games and activities that encourage musicality, creativity and collaboration while introducing fundamental vocal technique and music notation concepts. This class is a great preparation for Choral Singing. Family and friends are invited to a musical sharing session at the end of each term.

Orff Ensemble Class

School grades K-2

Students play Orff instruments and recorder, building ensemble and musicianship skills as well as learning basic note reading and writing. Family and friends are invited to several class presentations, and students will participate in student recitals throughout the year. This class may also support individual music instruction whether taken concurrently or at sometime in the future.

Musical Explorers

7-9 years (school grades 2-4)

Learn how instruments work, and explore different sounds and rhythms! Using xylophones and percussion instruments, students will begin to develop playing and music reading skills through fun and creative musical activities. They will also be introduced to a variety of instruments by interacting with and hearing performances by guest musicians. Students receive two complimentary tickets to a 2017/18 Concerts Cafe Classico series concert of their choice.

Choral Singing – Beginner

School grades 2-4

The beginner class introduces children to the art of choral group singing. Students experience and practice matching pitch, breath, diction, posture, tone and musical expression. Students work through warm-ups (vocal and physical), singing games, partner songs, and canons, with the goal of producing a pleasing choral tone. Most repertoire studied in this class is in unison, with the introduction of partner songs. Along with these topics, reading choral music from the score will also be introduced. Students perform at LCMS Winter and Spring events.

Choral Singing – Level 2

School grades 5 and up

Part 2 extends student experiences of matching pitch, breath, diction, posture, tone and musical expression. Students work through more warm-ups (vocal and physical), singing games, partner songs, and canons, with the goal of producing a pleasing choral singing tone. Graduating from unison to 2-part music may be added, along with further experience with reading choral music from a score. Students perform at LCMS Winter and Spring events.