| 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. |