The elementary music program involves key music skills and related musical concepts in the seven key strands of the curriculum. Many opportunities are provided for students to perform for each other and for whole school and/or parent audiences.
Through music we are able to transmit our cultural heritage and encourage students to become acquainted with other cultures. This is particularly important in an international community where cross-cultural experiences provided in part by the music program enhance ISB's mission of developing caring global citizens.
The ES Music Standards
- Vocal: Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
- Instrumental: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
- Improvisation: Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments
- Composition: Creating and arranging music within specified guidelines
- Musical Literacy: Reading and notating music
- Musical Analysis: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music
- Metacognition: Setting goals, monitoring, and reflecting on learning
