Music

Music Makes the World Go Around...

Music classes at Harvard enable children to explore and improve the quality of their human singing voices. Additionally, children learn about the mathematics of music in preparation for later performances as soloists and members of orchestras, bands, or choruses. Children compose and improvise music from the springboard of listening to a wide range of composers and performing musicians. Our goal is to stimulate excellence that permeates to classroom achievement, school competitions, and choral performances.

Curriculum Overview

Students are taught in four basic strands: perception, creative expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage, and critical evaluation.  In music, students develop their intellect and refine their emotions, understanding the cultural and creative nature of musical artistry and making connections among music, the other arts, technology, and many aspects of social life. Through creative performance, students apply the expressive skills of music and critical-thinking and listening skills.  Students reflect on musical periods and styles, understand music's role in history and are able to participate successfully in a diverse society. They analyze and evaluate music to make critical judgments and informed choices.