5th grade


	Canton Intermediate School Music Department Mark Buonfiglio, Claire McCarthy- Instrumental Music Teachers Instrumental Music Program Goals · To develop music skills to enrich life. · To acquire knowledge and understanding of music from various historical periods, styles and cultures and the function of music in contemporary society. · To make rational choices in musical situations and be able to evaluate musical performances. · To respond with feeling to the expressive elements in music. · To develop self expression. · To experience the joys of group coordination loyalty. · To find ways to use music functionally in life, either as an active participant or as an intellectually active listener. Band Program Fifth Grade Band takes place each Monday for 40 minutes. Sixth Grade Band takes place each Tuesday for 40 minutes. In addition to performance literature, there is an emphasis on developing music literacy and all basic musicianship skills. Lessons All of the students enrolled in band receive one 30 minute lesson each week. Lesson times rotate so as to minimize any interference with the other academic areas. Chamber Music As the students reach a more advanced level, they will begin to work on chamber music, such as trios and quartets, as a part of their lessons. Fifth and sixth grade group members, who have done exceptional work on these pieces, will be given the opportunity to perform at Chamber Music Night in late March. Extra Ensembles Additional Ensembles may be offered to students based on interest and skill level. Groups vary from year to year and take place outside of the regular school day. Dates to Remember · Monday, December 8- Grade 5 Winter Concert · Tuesday, December 9- Grade 6 Winter Concert · December 10 and 11- Concert Snow Dates · Wednesday, March 25- Chamber Music Night · Wednesday, May 27- Grade 5 Spring Concert · Thursday, May 28- Grade 6 Spring Concert