Music

Sheridan’s music program fosters a love of music, an awakening of musical creativity, and an appreciation and deep respect for the music of many cultures. Music instruction follows the Orff Schulwerk philosophy, a hands-on approach to movement, singing, playing instruments, and dramatic expression, and assessment is based on the National Standards for Music Education. Through this hands-on approach to music, we embrace and facilitate student learning and personal growth through both individual expression and cooperative collaboration. Basic music concepts and skills are incorporated through the introduction and exploration of the music of many cultures, including folk, popular, and classical genres.

Students regularly perform for peers and families. Several “Students in Concert” assemblies each year allow students the opportunity to share musical talents learned in class, during individual and small group lessons provided by the school, or through outside experiences. Music is also incorporated into several grade-level performances, and a middle school musical is produced each spring.

Students study music for two class periods each week from kindergarten through eighth grade and also participate in music electives for one period each week for a semester from third through eighth grade.