Music
OVERVIEW:
Students at E-STEM Middle School get the opportunity to learn a variety of different art forms as a part of their elective options. The opportunity to study art in its various forms is extremely important, allowing students to develop their creativity, acquire a new skill set, and enchancing problem solving skills.
E-STEM Music Offerings
Band
This is a year-long course where students have the ability to learn one of several instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, Tuba, Baritone, Trombone, or Percussion. We have three concerts a year where students will get the opportunity to show off their new skills!
Orchestra
This is a year-long course where students have the ability to learn one of four string instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. We have three concerts a year where students will get the opportunity to show off their new skills!
Choir
Choir is a community. Our first goal will be to connect with each other as humans. Together, we will dialogue to establish our hopes, dreams, and goals for choir exploration. Students will learn about the fundamentals of singing including breath control, vocal techniques, vocal and physical health. We will explore the concepts of music theory, sight singing, ear training, musicianship, performance, songwriting, and music listening. Students will have an opportunity to sing in large and small groups. Choir is a year-long course. Students will perform in two or three concerts during the school year.
Guitar
Guitar will focus on building relationships through large and small group work. All students will be introduced to the fundamentals of singing, plus the basics on all the rock band instruments including guitar, ukulele, bass, keyboard & drums. Students will explore songwriting and arranging with classroom instruments and vocals, and electronic music production using iRig and GarageBand. Students will have an opportunity to perform in one or two concerts during the school year.
- Beg/Int/Adv. Choir
- Beg/Int/Adv. Guitar