Music Curriculum:

Mrs. Creed's Music Gallery

Band Instruments

Concordia University Wind Symphony, Gr. 4

AXIS Dance Company for Gr. 5

The Sound of Music at Drury Lane Theater Grade 6

Lyric Opera of Chicago's The Magic Flute by W.A. Mozart and a backstage tour for Gr. 7

South Pacific in February for Grade 8

Ascension's Music curriculum includes well-planned experiences leading to skills and knowledge in the areas of Music, Theater and Dance. We study Music to enhance the quality of our lives, to be able to participate fully in musical culture and for the joy and personal satisfaction inherent to music.

Mrs. Creed has certificates in Kodály Level I and in Orff Schulwerk Level I. Our curriculum includes music reflecting the diversity of America. Experiences are challenging and related to the real world of music. Activities, include singing, playing instruments, creating, performing, listening and analyzing music are aligned with the National Standards in Music Education, and those of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Mrs. Creed aligns lessons to Illinois State Fine Arts standards.

There is an emphasis on the relationships between music and other arts, as well as disciplines outside the arts, particularly social studies, language arts and technology.

Assessments are based on objectives derived from the skills, knowledge and understanding called for in the Standards.

Every student at Ascension has access to music instruction from a qualified instructor every week. Mrs. Becky Coffman is the Music Specialist for PK-3 and MultiAge PK-KDG students.

Mrs. Creed is a member of MENC, the Professional organization for Music Educators. The National Anthem's birthday is on September 14, and we sing it on occasions throughout the year. The Star-Spangled Banner will be 200 years old in 2012! Sing along with a Star Spangled Banner Power Point.

Power Point by Mrs. Christine Lauen from
the Florida Alliance for Arts Education

Mrs. Creed

Mrs. Creed has been named by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools as Heart of the School award winner for 2008. She is recognized for her accomplishments in The Arts category, "for outstanding contributions that instill a love of the arts among students."
Mrs. Creed is a member of National Association for Music Education (formerly MENC) and the Greater Chicago Area Orff Schulwerk Association.

Wish List:

Alto glockenspiel
Soprano xylophone
Classroom Tubanos
Orff instruments-- used are fine!

Ascension's 2011 Christmas Program will be Monday, December 19 at 7:00 PM in Ascension Church.

Christmas Program movie for 2011

Revisit our Christmas Program 2010