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 Vocal Music
VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Jill Campion and Lyn Koch....Vocal Music Teachers
 Music education in Mt. Lebanon is consistent with the National Standards for Arts Education. The Music curriculum is balanced, comprehensive, and sequential. It provides experiences in creating, performing, listening to and analyzing music.
Vocal music is a standards based program using the singing voice as the primary instrument through which children learn the concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tone color and musical expression. To reinforce the singing there is movement, singing games, playing tuned and untuned percussion instruments, reading and writing notes as well as active listening to various styles and genres of music.
All students will be exposed to current computer software to supplement and enhance classroom activities. This is used on an ongoing basis which enriches the music curriculum. Exceptional students, to the fullest extent possible, will have the opportunity to participate in music on the same basis as other students.
The District recognizes the collaborative role of certified music specialists to implement the curriculum.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Unit completion and concert attendance at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra School time Concerts---Grades 2 & 4
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Completion of Pittsburgh Opera's Interactive Opera Trunk Program---Grade 3
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Building Chorus performances--throughout the year--Grade 5
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Also available for Grade 5 by audition is Elementary District Chorus. This selected group offers another opportunity to students who wish to develop their vocal musical talents more fully.
SCHEDULE FOR VOCAL MUSIC
Primary Grades............................30 minutes/twice a week
Intermediate grades....................45 minutes per week
5th Grade Building chorus.............45 minutes per week |
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Vocal Music Curriculum (click here)
 Instrumental Music
The Mt. Lebanon School District Instrumental Music program is an opportunity for elementary students to learn the fundamentals of instrumental performance and musicianship skills. The program enjoys a participation rate of over 70% of the students in grades 3, 4, and 5, and has proven to be a great enhancement to all aspects of a student's academic success.
Stringed instruments begin to be offered in the third grade. Brass, wind, and percussion are offered in fourth grade.
Students receive one small group lesson per week in addition to scheduled rehearsals for performances.
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