Co-curricular Programs - Music

The music program at High Meadows School is based on the National Standards as set forth by MENC, the National Association of Music Education. The music department employs two full-time certified music teachers and a part-time adjunct instructor. Guest clinicians, artists and conductors provide supplemental instruction throughout the school year.

Our music curriculum is child-centered and builds on the Orff-Schulwerk philosophy of music education. The elements of music - melody, rhythm, texture, harmony, and form - are always in the forefront of carefully planned lessons. The child is always a participant in making music, not a spectator. Primary and Elementary students also learn to play the guitar, recorder, and percussion instruments. Music technology is integrated into the curriculum through the study of arranging and composition. Guitar, music technology and percussion instruction is also offered through our Middle Years mini-courses.

Three levels of Concert Band are offered to students in grades four through eight, based on age and ability level. Smartmusic is used as a practice and assessment tool in each our beginning, intermediate and advanced concert, jazz, marching and percussion ensemble bands. Most band practices are offered during the school day. More advanced band practices may require practices before and/or after school.