Foundations of Music 

In the early elementary years, students develop fundamental musical skills through active participation in singing, movement, and instrumental play. Key focus areas include: 

• Singing simple songs with accurate pitch and rhythm. 

• Exploring steady beat, rhythm patterns, and dynamics. 

• Developing listening skills through exposure to diverse musical styles. 

• Engaging in creative movement and dance. 

• Introduction to classroom instruments such as rhythm sticks, drums, and boomwhackers. 

• Recognizing basic notation symbols (quarter note, eighth note, rest). 

• Encouraging exploration within the four main instrument families.