Music

Students in Chesterfield receive music instruction in grades K-8. All General Music classes include singing, movement, and using a variety of classroom instruments. Activities increase awareness of the voice, develop music literacy in rhythm, pitch, and vocabulary, and expand familiarity with the look and sound of instruments and their families. Students participate in lessons that refine their listening skills, and introduce the music of different times and cultures. Occasional performance activities offer opportunities to share music achievements.

Recorder instruction is incorporated into 4th and 5th grade music classes, giving students the opportunity to play an instrument, and to apply music understanding and skills.  Middle School music classes deepen students' understandings of how music and the arts connect life, culture, and the world around them. Ukulele, keyboard, and drumming may also be incorporated.

Instrumental lessons are offered to students in grades 6-8 who are interested in playing a traditional band instrument, guitar, or keyboard. Beginning and Intermediate bands and Chorus are also offered, and will include special performing opportunities.