Music at
Waimea Country School
All
students in all Levels receive music instruction once
a week from part-time music
instructor Jessica Salerno-Woodbury. In Level 4, students
participate in a strings performance class, with instruction
in ukulele and violin provided in alternating years.
In addition, music is integrate into class projects
and activities, as appropriate, by the classroom teachers.
Students attend all performances of
the Youth Concert Series at the Kahilu Theatre, as
appropriate for their age group. A major component of the music program
is learning songs and hula for both the winter Holiday
Performance and the spring Lei Day performance.
The goals of the music program include:
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introducing students to basic rhythm,
beat, and tempo
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providing performance opportunities
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engaging students with music and movement
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teaching appreciation of a variety of musical genres
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providing age-appropriate instrumental instruction
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