MUSIC EDUCATION

Central Riverside recognizes that music is an integral part of a well-rounded education. General Music classes are designed to give all students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of music and to develop a curiosity for the way ,music is created. Included in lesson are music theory, performance, history, and world cultures.

Our music program is an eclectic one that mixes contemporary musical styles with traditional theory including notation, harmony, and ear training. The best practices available in music education today are employed to teach your child. Central Riverside is generously equipped with Orff instruments, two pianos, various percussion instruments, textbooks and other resources., Ensemble work including playing instruments, singing, and moving to music is included in many lesson. Guest performers and workshops are scheduled with the help of PTA.

Curriculum:
Music lessons ate Central Riverside meet the Florida Sunshine State Music Standards for grades K-5. These include:

 Skills and Techniques
Creation and Communication
Cultural and Historical Connections
Aesthetic and Critical Analysis
Application to Life

In addition to regularly scheduled music classes, students are encouraged to participate in the DYNAMIC DOLPHINS funded by the Cathedral Arts Project. The Dynamic Dolphins are students in grades 3-5 who enjoy singing and performing and hold concerts throughout the year.

Hot Questions:

Want to find what your child is learning in music class each nine weeks? Go right to the source. Here are some question you should ask your young musician to help reinforce the learning that goes on in our classrooms.

Grades K-2

Can you clap me a steady beat?
Can you clap the rhythm of your favorite song?
What are three ways we can use our voice? (HINT: What's written on the VOICE cards?)
What do we call a story that uses some music to tell what's going on?

Grades 3-5

What family of instruments might you strum?
What does a composer do? Can you name one classical composer and one contemporary composer?
From which city is Motown music?
How many beats does a whole note get in 4/4 time?

Hot Links
This is a great place to explore.

Dallas Symphony and their orchestra. Check out Beethoven's baseball
Jacksonville Symphony and special ticket prices
Music concepts and games
Jacksonville Children's Chorus
More Music Games for kids