The Music Program at Oak Terrace has been developed over the last several years and includes general music for all students taught by Susan Siciliano. 

In general music, students study the following elements of music throughout their study at Oak Terrace in keeping with The National Standards for The Arts and the District 112 Frameworks:

Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Timbre
Form

In addition, music throughout the historical periods is also covered:
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
Contemporary

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Students enjoy using the following means to achieve music learning:
Singing
Playing Music and Rhythm Games
Dancing and Moving to Music
Playing Recorders
Playing Classroom Instruments
Acting Out Musical Stories
Studying Musical Scores

The educational approaches applied to music learning include:
Orff
Kodaly
Traditional Methods
New Ideas

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To find out about activities performed in general music classes, click on any grade level: 
Fifth Grade
Fourth Grade
Third Grade
Second Grade
First Grade

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In addition, students perform for the community at Fine Arts Nights duringthe school year.

First and Second Graders

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Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders

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Interesting Links that Ms. S. suggests:

CLASSICALANGST.COM
     PLAYMUSIC.ORG
LEARN ABOUT INSTRUMENTS
RICCI ADAMS' MUSICTHEORY.NET
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC KIDZONE
SONGS FOR TEACHING