The music room at C.A. Dunning is a busy place where singing, playing classroom instruments, creative movement and smiles are a daily occurrence! Whether marching in a rhythm band, strutting like a Thanksgiving turkey or beginning recorder instruction, students are engaged in age appropriate activities which introduce and reinforce the concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and tone color to name a few.

    Basic music fundamentals are introduced in grade K-2 and are developed in grades 3-5. We integrate music lesson concepts with classroom curriculum content when relevant, providing an extension of materials and experiences for the children. Performance opportunities are available at our annual “Winterfest” student assembly, as well as the annual “Third Grade Recorder Concert” which takes place in the spring.

     Music is a wonderful means of expression and a language all its own. We are very excited to begin this musical journey together, and hope that it will lead to life long musical experiences for our students. Whether listening or playing, watching or participating, may you always carry a song in your heart, and may the joy of making music bring out the “child” in all of us!

Grade 5 original student composition created on "Doodlepad".
Integration of music and technology.