Green Vale’s choral program is a fun yet purposeful celebration of music appreciation, self-expression, and teamwork through singing. The power of an individual voice amplified through combination with others, and ultimately the inclusion of an audience, makes for a transcendent shared experience. In conjunction with the broader arts curriculum, Green Vale students see their own capacity to put forth beauty.
From Nursery through 2nd Grade, students attend specialized music classes once or twice weekly. In homeroom-sized groups, we emphasize replication of melodies and coordinating movement with music. Rhythm, ear, and pitch training, and exposure to instrumentation are appropriately introduced in an atmosphere that fosters positive social interactions, enjoyment, and respect for space, equipment and group dynamics.
3rd Grade commences music class as a rehearsal for an eventual performance. Thoughtful song selection allows music literacy, historical and cultural context, and music appreciation to be woven into the program meaningfully. (For example, a jazz piece will dovetail with an English class study of the Harlem Renaissance.)
