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It's never too early for children to become fluent in the language of music. as with any other language, the more exposure to, and practice of, music, the deeper it is internalized and understood. For this reason, Trevor begins educating its very youngest students, Pre-Kindergarteners, in the Orff Schulwerk method, as well as in its own approaches to music. e Orff Schulwerk method incorporates speech, singing, move- ment, and instrument playing in a creative environment. It is child-centered and balances emotional and intellectual stimulation. Trevor uses this approach to ensure that we educate the whole child and facilitate a joyful music- making experience, thus setting students on the path to a musical life. according to Trevor music teacher Jacob Kramer, " e Orff approach works seamlessly with Trevor's inquiry-based learning model. It provides a framework for students to explore, work collaboratively, and make artistic judgments." rough listening, moving, singing, playing, and improvising, students express themselves in a variety of ways and build self- confidence, which informs all areas of their lives, in and out of school. Music is essential in early childhood learning. If we think back to how we learned our ABCs, most of us mastered the alphabet by singing. Numerous scientific studies have indicated that music stimulates the neural pathways that enhance learning. In the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten music classes, children are introduced to activities that encompass not only singing but the development of listening skills as well. ey also learn to play and move in unison, and to create and improvise. all of these concepts are carefully embedded in the music curriculum through a variety of songs, games, and stories. how else would our 4- and 5-year-olds truly learn if they were not having fun? at this youngest level, music class usually begins by singing a familiar song in a circle. en a new element might be introduced; for example, an added vocal dynamic or body percussion, game, or dance. ese activities are vehicles for further learning, such as how to steady a beat or recognize T r e v o r T r a N S l aT e S : lower school musicality

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