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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. 

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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:

noteRhythm
noteMelody
noteHarmony
noteTimbre
noteForm
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In addition, music throughout the historical periods is also covered:
noteBaroque
noteClassical
noteRomantic
noteContemporary
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Students enjoy using the following means to achieve music learning:
noteSinging
notePlaying Music and Rhythm Games
noteDancing and Moving to Music
notePlaying Recorders
notePlaying Classroom Instruments
noteActing Out Musical Stories
noteStudying Musical Scores
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The educational approaches applied to music learning include:
noteOrff
noteKodaly
noteTraditional Methods
noteNew Ideas
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To find out about activities performed in general music classes, click on any grade level: 
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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
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