The Holy Rosary Music curriculum emphasizes the elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, form) through music literacy, the science of music, movement and coordination, choral part singing/vocal training. In addition to this, the students will learn about music from around the world and music history: itâ€™s composers and time periods.
Kindergarten Â Â explore the various aspects of the way music moves with lessons on high and low, quiet and loud and emphasis in singing and movement.
Â First Graders participate in lessons involving movement/coordination and singing scales as well as light music appreciation of the composers and music of the world.
Â Second Graders begin concentration on music literacy by learning simple rhythm values and patterns and the staff lines and spaces. Singing scales, movement/coordination and appreciation of the composers and world music continue through the primary grades.
Â Third GradersÂ build upon their previous experience with scale singing and rhythm drills and will learn to sing in 2 and 3 parts.Â They will begin with rounds and canons and move to partner songs in preparation for Honor choir which begins in the 4th grade.
Â Fourth GradersÂ Â learn how to play a C instrument called the recorder. They are taught music management, playing technique and the staff lines and spaces are reinforced.
Â Fifth Graders learn about the science of sound through group sound projects in class and by creating a homemade musical instrument.
Â Sixth Graders Â Â become familiar and create with the elements of music through drills, exercises, and group projects. Rhythm is covered first and melody and harmony are taught using the keyboard and xylophones.
Â Seventh Graders experience world music through lessons, guest speakers, research and presentations by the students.
Â Eighth Graders experience a music history appreciation course which involves presentations, music discrimination between the time periods and research on a composer by the students.
Â In addition to the General music curriculum,Â extra-curricular activities are offered in the form of Band, Choir and String orchestra.