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Music Curriculum:

  Primary/Intermediate Overview (PDF)
   
  The National Standards in Music Education
 
  Gr. 7's Opera Page
   
  Field Trips 2008- 2009:
 

Concordia University Wind Symphony, Gr. 4

 

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater for Gr. 5

 

Drury Lane Theater for Grade 6

 

Lyric Opera of Chicago's Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, and a backstage tour for Gr. 7

 

A musical for Gr. 8

 


Faculty & Staff > Barbara Creed | Becky Coffman

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 is certified in Kodály 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 uses TeacherEase Web-based Gradebook to align 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 (right) is the Music Specialist for PK-3 and MultiAge PK-KDG students.

Homework

8th graders

Best wishes to the Class of 2008!

7th graders

The 2008 -2009 opera will be Pagliacci. We'll also go on the backstage tour.

6th graders


We will attend a musical in fall.

5th graders


We attend a performance of Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in Spring of 2009.

4th graders

We attend a concert by the Concordia Wind Symphony.

3rd Graders

 

2nd Graders

 

1st Graders

 

National Anthem Logo

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 soon! 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

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."


Revisit our Christmas Program

Mrs. Coffman
Mrs. Coffman teaches music to PK-3 students in the Music Studio.



We love Recital Day!

Recital Day is an opportunity for students to shine! Students perform for their class during a regular Music Class. Students who take lessons in any musical instrument may play a piece and any student may sing a song.

Remember to be prepared to play the entire piece or sing the complete song. Singers should prepare a song that is easy to sing alone. American Folk songs, patriotic songs, camp songs, and songs from children’s movies and musicals are perfect. Whether you sing or play and instrument—remember to practice and come prepared!

Primary students may also bring an instrument to ‘show and tell’ for the class. We learn to be a good audience, too!


     

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