The goal of the performing arts program is to provide opportunities for students to explore the various areas of the arts, while at the same time developing skills related to life-long learning. The elementary performing arts curricula is aligned to the MA Curriculum Frameworks and guided by the mission statement of the Westwood Performing Arts Department.
Overview of the Elementary Music Program
General/Instrumental Music
| Grade |
Frequency |
Duration |
| K |
1x per week |
45 minutes |
| 1 |
1x per week |
45 minutes |
| 2 |
1x per week |
45 minutes |
| 3 |
1x per week |
45 minutes |
| 4 |
1x per week
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General Music
or
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Instrumental
|
45 minutes |
| 5 |
1x per week
|
45 minutes |
| Gr. 5 Band |
1x per week |
45 minutes |
|
Strings Program
Gr. 2 - 5
|
After school
1x per week
|
45 minute group classes
60 minute orchestra
|
Elementary Music Goals
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Sing and play instruments, learn a repertoire of traditional, folk, patriotic and other songs and pieces
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Move to music, explore creative and structured movement
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Read music, using music reading skills learned in music classes
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Listen to music, explore the purpose and expression and composers of a variety of musical styles
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Create original music in small and large groups
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Think about, evaluate and write about music performance, style and expression
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Make connections between music with other arts and/or other curriculum subjects
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Participate in "informances," in class, or in other school and public venues
