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General Music Program

Maplebrook students in first through fifth grades meet twice per week for music. Kindergarten and early childhood students have music class once per week. Students in Miss Tomei's class experience music through singing, movement and playing instruments. Our curriculum is based on the elements of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, form, tone color, dynamics and tempo. Currently, the curriculum is being restructured around the National Standards for Music Education.

To learn more about Miss Tomei and our music program at Maplebrook, please click on the following link: http://www.ncusd203.org/!curriculum/music/maple_general.html

Also, see our page about Chorus at : /maplebrook/about/Chorus.asp

Band / Orchestra Programs

Band and orchestra emphasize responsibility and respect most of all, followed by the learning of music skills and knowledge.  These classes requires a year long committment, but it is our hope that it is the beginning of a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

Lessons are 30 minutes long, and occur once a week on a rotating schedule throughout the school day.  Full band and orchestra are 60 minutes long, and occur on Fridays from 9:20am - 10:20am.  Fall beginners will not join the full groups until around mid-November.

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