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notation. and they are also a way to get the wiggles out! refocused children return to the circle, where the teacher has their attention and can introduce a brand-new musical concept. Progressing through the grade levels, musical lessons build upon foundational skills as well as incorporate advanced elements. For example, in a 3rd-grade music lesson, when hearing a xylophone piece, children are asked to pat their knees for the low notes on the xylophone and pat their shoulders for the high notes. is teaches them not only about the musical instrument but also about high versus low and moving to a beat. once the students move on to actually playing the xylophone, they have a nuanced understanding based on their movement and listening experiences. Trevor's music program recognizes that not every student can be reached in the same way; therefore, teachers encourage musical expression through a variety of different means. Whether by playing recorder, chanting a rhyme, composing a musical piece, or singing in a chorus, students explore and share their individuality and unique musical ideas. e music program nurtures the development of musically literate students and creates lifelong lovers of music. I believe passionately in educating the whole child, and at many points in the year, music seamlessly integrates with Spanish, physical education, art, reading, and math. Music is necessary for any well-rounded education, as a way to under- stand culture, and because music is integral to the human experience. – Jacob Kramer, Music Teacher Grades Pre-K–5 1 1 T r e v o r D ay S c h o o l n W I N T e r 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

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