On January 9th Mrs. Ashley Head, Band Teacher, presented her 5th Grade PIE Band students to the Board of Education at their regular monthly board meeting. Mrs. Head shared, “The band program starts in 4th grade and is the one of the foundations of our strong music program. The students look forward to playing an instrument in elementary school. Playing an instrument is the next step after learning recorder in 3rd grade. Between band and strings we see over 90% of the grade level. We participate in 2 concerts a year. Not only do we teach music education, we have many connections to other subjects, like math, the counting and grouping of notes and rhythms, the reading of music notes, the history, science, physical education with the large and fine motor skills, and art connections. We also demonstrate care and a love for music and the arts.”
Mackenzie Henkel, Ava Gell, Julie Woods, Luke Kraszewski, Austin Droge, and Kooki Aryeetey were the six students who impressed the audience with three songs. They played “Shepherd’s Hey”, “Mozart’s Melody”, “Theme from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy”. Prior to the evening Mrs. Head had challenged her students to answer a few questions to share with the board at the meeting. She asked students what does band mean to you, why did you choose your instrument, what future music goals do you have, and how does playing music make you a better student? Our students did a wonderful job playing and speaking at the meeting.
Mackenzie Henkel, Ava Gell, Julie Woods, Luke Kraszewski, Austin Droge, and Kooki Aryeetey were the six students who impressed the audience with three songs. They played “Shepherd’s Hey”, “Mozart’s Melody”, “Theme from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy”. Prior to the evening Mrs. Head had challenged her students to answer a few questions to share with the board at the meeting. She asked students what does band mean to you, why did you choose your instrument, what future music goals do you have, and how does playing music make you a better student? Our students did a wonderful job playing and speaking at the meeting.