Music Program
Chorus/Recorder
CHORUS – Mrs. McKillop
GRADES 4 and 5
Chorus rehearsals begin in September and take place once per week before
school. Students in Grade 5 rehearse one day per week and students in
Grade 4 rehearse on a different day, once per week. We perform at the
Winter Concert as well as the Advanced Spring Concert. In addition, we
present two in-school assemblies during the school day for students and
staff.
GRADE 3
Chorus rehearsals begin in January and culminate with our performance at
the Beginner Spring Concert. Rehearsals are once a week before school.
We also present an in-school assembly during the school day for students
and staff.
RECORDER ENSEMBLE - Mrs. McKillop
GRADES 4 and 5
Advanced Recorder Ensemble begins in September and culminates with our
performance at the Winter Concert and Advanced Spring Concert.. Our
rehearsals take place once a week before school. Students in 5th grade
have the opportunity to play the alto, tenor or bass recorder in
addition to the soprano recorder. We also present two in-school
assemblies for students and staff.
ORFF ENSEMBLE - Mrs. McKillop
GRADE 3
Beginner Orff Ensemble is named after Carl Orff, the composer who
originally brought xylophones, movement, and recorders into the
elementary music classroom. Rehearsals begin in January once per week
before school. We perform at the Beginner Concert as well as present an
in-school assembly for students and staff.