2015-16

MUSIC@PHAA

3rd and 4th Grade

violins play for the
Christmas Concert

Elementary Music
Its Never Too Early
From Kindergarten to 8th
grade, music is an important
part of the curriculum at Pine

proper violin technique as well

as performance etiquette.

Hills Adventist Academy. Each

child participates in group
music at least two days a week

In 5th grade, students

select a band instrument and
join Beginning Band. By 6th

for 30 minutes. Group classes

focus on rhythm, tempo, and

grade, students progress to

Junior High Band (grades 6-8)

basic note reading. Use of

simple instruments such as
recorders and ukeleles as well

for a more advanced

experience.
Choir is an important part

as rhythm instruments helps to

make learning music fun.

of musical development for all

ages.

Students begin Suzuki

Group Violin in 3rd and 4th

grade. They are instructed in

Music expresses
that which cannot be
put into words and
that which cannot
remain silent.
Victor Hugo