What we do in K-6 music classes...
The elementary music classes in Columbia Borough School District are fun and active! We often engage in the following activities:
Our music classes follow both the Kodaly and Orff-Schulwerk Philosophies.
A Kodaly music teacher believes:· that singing is the basis of all music education.
An Orff-Schulwerk teacher believes:
In Columbia Borough School District, your students experience both!
- sing
- read poems.
- play instruments
- dance
- learn to read music
- play games
- creative movement
- explore children’s literature
- compose/arrange music
Our music classes follow both the Kodaly and Orff-Schulwerk Philosophies.
A Kodaly music teacher believes:· that singing is the basis of all music education.
- that the curriculum should be well sequenced according to the needs of your students and community
- music literacy (the ability to read and write music) should be taught to all students
- only the best quality music should be used to teach students
An Orff-Schulwerk teacher believes:
- Music class should be a non-competitive atmosphere.
- Learning is meaningful only if it brings satisfaction to the learner.
- Students should be actively involved in music making.
- Instruments linked with singing, speech and movement are at the heart of the method.
In Columbia Borough School District, your students experience both!