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How often does my child have music?
Posted by:Grades K-3
Each student in kindergarten through third grade will attend music once every six-day cycle for 40 minutes.
Grades 4-5
Fourth and fifth grade students will attend music twice every six-day cycle for 40 minutes each.
*This entails one General Music Class and one Choral Music Class (Chorus) for all 4th and 5th grade students during each six-day cycle.*
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Will there be evening performances for musical ensembles (Chorus/Band/Orchestra) this year?
Posted by:Yes!
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Monday, December 19, 2022
5th Grade Winter Concert
Monday, May 22, 2023:
4th & 5th Grade Spring Concerts
*More specific information regarding 4th & 5th grade performances is forthcoming and will be shared as details are finalized.*
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Will 3rd grade students be playing the recorder this year?
Posted by:Yes!
More information will be provided as as continue through the school year.
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How will my child be graded?
Posted by:Students will receive an overall grade for music that is based on the following three indicators:
- Performs grade-level music skills
- Demonstrates understanding of music concepts
- Participates actively and productively
Students will receive a score of 1-4 on each indicator.
- 1 Needs Support
- 2 Progressing
- 3 Proficient
- 4 Excelling
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I have a question regarding my child's band or orchestra instrument, who should I contact?
Posted by:Band: Mrs. Sowul (lsowul@acsdny.org) & Mrs. Hughes (rhughes@acsdny.org)
Orchestra: Mrs. Sullivan (hsullivan@acsdny.org)