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The Trimester System

The school year is divided into three trimesters. The students will receive their report cards at the end of each trimester. During the trimester, the students will attend four weeks each of all three specialties:  computers, P.E., and music. The order in which they will attend the specialties will depend upon which rotation they are in. Please consult with your child's core teacher to determine the rotation schedule. 

Music follows the Utah State Core Curriculum for music. Therefore, the elements of music are introduced and practiced. The following is the general curriculum for each of the trimesters.

Trimester One (4 weeks)

Learn solfege (so, mi, la) with hand signs.

Practice sight singing.

Sing rounds.

Practice and create rhythm.

Listening exercises.

Review keyboard key locations.

Write music notation on a staff for simple songs by listening to the songs.

Trimester Two (4 weeks)

Learn solfege (so, mi, la, do) with hand signs.

Practice sight singing.

Sing rounds.

Practice and create rhythm.

Review keyboard key locations.

Listening exercises.

Learn about other cultures' music and instruments.

Write music notation on a staff for simple songs by listening to the songs.

Trimester Three (4 weeks)

Learn solfege (so, mi, la, do, re) with hand signs.

Practice sight singing and reading music.

Sing rounds.

Identify music forms AB, ABA, chorus/verse, ballad, and rondo. Create a rondo.

Practice and create rhythm.

Listening exercises.

Write music notation on a staff for simple songs by listening to the songs.

Play the Bells and/or Boomwhackers in an ensemble.