Plano ISD Music Department








 


The Plano ISD elementary music program is internationally recognized for its quality. Plano elementary music specialists are in constant demand as presenters at state and national music conventions. Students in the elementary schools attend music classes taught by specialists schooled in the Kodaly methodology. The goal of the music program at this level is musical literacy. Students are engaged in activities where they HEAR music of the highest quality, SING a wide variety of folk, seasonal, and patriotic music, DERIVE basic music elements from the songs and listening selections, WRITE compositions consisting of concepts presented, READ music independently, CREATE their own compositions, and PERFORM for others. 

Music classrooms include a full compliment of pitched and unpitched percussion instruments. Specialists use the techniques of Carl Orff to enable students to perform independently and in groups. 

Click here for a listing of the current Elementary Music Curriculum Objectives. (.pdf format)

For further information, please contact your child's music teacher or the performing arts office at 469-752-3083.

Related links: Organization of American Kodály Educators' web site


Plano Children's Chorale  

This elite music ensemble is composed of 90 5th grade singers from across the district. They rehearse weekly and present a variety of performances.


Plano Independent School District 
Summer Music Camp
 

The Plano ISD offers a summer music camp for its student's competing in the 4th and 5th grade. The camp is four weeks in length and is offered in conjunction with various other summer programs. Students are invited to participate in choral activitities, Orff instrumental ensembles, and a variety of traditional singing games and folk dances. The camp activities culminate in a performance for parents and friends. 

For further information, please contact your child's music teacher or the performing arts office at 469-752-3083. 


Plano Independent School District 
Elementary Fine Arts Series
 

Each year the Plano ISD schedules a fine arts series to provide every elementary student the opportunity to experience outstanding live professional concerts and performances. Groups such as the Plano Symphony Orchestra, Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts, and the choirs, bands, and orchestras from our own senior high schools provide opportunities for our students to study, enjoy, and attend a wide variety of musical and theatrical experiences.

Elementary Fine Arts Series Events Calendar (limited to network access) 

For further information, please contact your child's music teacher or the performing arts office at 469-752-3083.


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