Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks, and invents - Ludwig van Beethoven (Happy 250th Anniversary) Welcome to music at Henking School. Music is an essential part of a school’s curriculum. Music holds intrinsic value and is part of the human experience. Research demonstrates, and my own experience confirms, that music helps all students reach their highest potential academically, physically, creatively, socially, and emotionally to promote a child’s overall development. Based on the National Core Arts Standards (2014) and Illinois Arts Learning Standards (2016), learning music and acquiring skills, knowledge, and concepts occurs as part of an artistic process. These processes covered in the standards include creating, performing, responding, and connecting. As part of their musical experiences, students learn about the elements of music. These consist of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, texture, timbre, and expression. For example, to better understand rhythm, we focus on the foundational concept of steady beat. Throughout the year, we incorporate activities such as singing, speaking, moving, body percussion, and playing instruments. We highlight the seasons, celebrations, and find opportunities to collaborate and integrate among disciplines, as we know these heighten and enhance key concepts. Students begin to understand the role of music in its context to the world around them. We learn about many styles of music through guided listening and utilize basic music notation and vocabulary. I am always amazed at the students' creativity and excitement while participating in musical activities. Especially at this time, I am encouraging the students to involve family members in their music making. Please feel free to visit the Henking Music Website to learn more about my educational background and experiences, understand the fundamental music processes in which students participate in general music, explore resources, and listen to our Henking Hawks School Song. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Karen Sarasin Music Teacher, Henking School [email protected]
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