Students explore various types of musical styles. They learn through listening, echoing, movement, pitch, simple instrument play, rhythm, and tonal exploration. All students are required to participate in the annual Christmas Musical and spring choral concert. Students in these early elementary grades have the option to sing as part of the Trinity Academy Choir.

Grades 6-8
Materials - A variety of music is selected by the instructor.  Handouts

Description - General music meets twice a week for one semester.  Students build on basic music competency from grades K-5.  An extensive unit on choral singing is followed by units on band, orchestra, time periods and genres, dance and basic keyboard competency.  Students learn to read and write music, function in a group setting and share their faith through music.

Core units of study include - Basic keyboard notes/chords, ear training for recognizing notes/intervals/chord types, reading/writing music in treble clef, styles, 1-2 mandatory concerts per semester.

Assessment - Written work, performance, classroom tests and participation.

WORSHIP BAND

Materials - Instruments appropriate for the style of worship band.  Selection of music by the instructor.

Description - This is a one year elective course which meets once a week during study hall and some Wednesday mornings before chapel.   Other outside-school opportunities to lead may be possible (voluntary).  Students learn responsibilities and keys to creating a successful and cohesive worship team.

Core units of study include - Worship band rehearsals are held at Trinity and students will be excused from study hall for this class.

Assessment - Public concerts and leading chapel.  P/F grading.