Course: General Music 1-3

Psalms 47:6,7 - Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. 

Psalms 150:3-6 - Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.  Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. 

I love Jesus, music, and teaching children about both!

Music is a universal language that connects people of all backgrounds. In this general music class, students will explore the language of music through activities such as rhthym sticks, various percussion instruments, scarves, bean bags, parachute activities, hand bells, games, songs, folk dances and more. We will explore key music concepts such as beat, rhythm, tempo, high/low pitch, and dynamics.  Students will also learn musical notes, symbols and terms in fun and engaging ways. They will be introduced to orchestral instruments, learning to identify and categorize them into families such as percussion, woodwinds, brass, and strings. 

Studies show that music education enhances cognitive skills, language development, memory, and concentration. It also fosters emotional intelligence, self-expression, creativity, imagination, coordination, motor skills, academic performance, confidence, and social skills. Additionally, it helps reduce stress and anxiety, introduces cultural awareness, and creates lifelong enjoyment and abilities. 

It is my hope that my students find my class enjoyable and develop a lasting love and appreciation for music.