IMR-Inter-Active Music Recognition: This course is designed to challenge the curiosity of the younger students and involve them actively in the music making process. Students will learn to distinguish the characteristics of various musical pieces by listening to and then imitating different sounds. Listening to music requires attention, order and auditory memory. The child can be helped to develop an awareness of sequences of sound and the patterns this creates. This program allows your students to experience the various musical ingredients that make up the world of sound: Beat or pulse, Rhythm, Melody, Structure, Harmony, and Expression. It serves as an introduction to what will be a life long love of music.                                                Recommended for Grades PreK-1

Recorder Program: The Recorder is the precursor to the family of Woodwinds and Brass. We have designed this course as an introduction that provides the basic skills needed to play an instrument. Consider the use of the recorder for teaching reading, as preparation for the orchestral winds. Learning fingering creates dexterity. Learning to read music teaches focus and discipline. Playing and performing songs creates a level of self-confidence second to none. Our program also looks at the different styles of music that are played with the Recorder, from Baroque to World Music. We have found students in all grades to be enthusiastic players, and we have found that certain pieces in the repertoire are quite challenging.
Recommended for Grades 5-7