Music
Lower School Music Curriculum
The Lower School music classes consist of singing, movement, listening, playing rhythmic instruments
and performing. The students learn and explore numerous music elements including dynamics, tempo,
key and time signature, note and rest value, interval, chord, scale, timbre, texture and form. The
students apply music theory concepts while working on developing sight singing and sight reading skills.
The students perform at the Celebrations of Learning (The Silver Academy), The Jewish Home and The
Residence (Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center), and at the Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony
(State Capitol). They have the privilege to sing the National Anthem at the Hershey Bears’ games at the
Giant Center. In addition, starting in 1 st grade, the students can participate in the Musical Theatre Club
that holds weekly rehearsals and culminates in a fully staged musical production in May.
Middle School Music Curriculum
The Middle School music classes consist of singing, movement, listening, performing and writing original
music and lyrics. The students continue to explore music theory with an emphasis on music notation,
sight singing and sight reading. The students are exposed to numerous elements of music history such as
style, genre, musical instruments, composers and types of musical compositions. They discuss and
analyze a diverse repertoire by European composers representing Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Modern periods, as well as American composers who created Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop,
Country, Folk and Electronic music. The students continue to participate in numerous performances,
both at school and within the Greater Harrisburg Area. The students also have the opportunity to join
the Musical Theatre Club that functions September through May. During various weekly rehearsals
(ensemble, small group and individual), the students work on establishing and perfecting their vocal,
acting and dancing skills. The year-long rehearsal process culminates in a fully staged musical production
open to the entire community
The Lower School music classes consist of singing, movement, listening, playing rhythmic instruments
and performing. The students learn and explore numerous music elements including dynamics, tempo,
key and time signature, note and rest value, interval, chord, scale, timbre, texture and form. The
students apply music theory concepts while working on developing sight singing and sight reading skills.
The students perform at the Celebrations of Learning (The Silver Academy), The Jewish Home and The
Residence (Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center), and at the Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony
(State Capitol). They have the privilege to sing the National Anthem at the Hershey Bears’ games at the
Giant Center. In addition, starting in 1 st grade, the students can participate in the Musical Theatre Club
that holds weekly rehearsals and culminates in a fully staged musical production in May.
Middle School Music Curriculum
The Middle School music classes consist of singing, movement, listening, performing and writing original
music and lyrics. The students continue to explore music theory with an emphasis on music notation,
sight singing and sight reading. The students are exposed to numerous elements of music history such as
style, genre, musical instruments, composers and types of musical compositions. They discuss and
analyze a diverse repertoire by European composers representing Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Modern periods, as well as American composers who created Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop,
Country, Folk and Electronic music. The students continue to participate in numerous performances,
both at school and within the Greater Harrisburg Area. The students also have the opportunity to join
the Musical Theatre Club that functions September through May. During various weekly rehearsals
(ensemble, small group and individual), the students work on establishing and perfecting their vocal,
acting and dancing skills. The year-long rehearsal process culminates in a fully staged musical production
open to the entire community
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