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Music

Elementary Music Program

Welcome to our Elementary Music page! Our program is designed to help students explore, create, and develop a lifelong love of music. Each grade level builds new skills while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and confidence.

composing, performing, responding, connecting principals of music

3rd Grade Music

In 3rd grade, students explore the foundations of music through hands-on instruments and engaging activities.
Students learn:

  • Xylophone technique and simple melodies

  • Recorder fundamentals (breath control, fingerings, reading notes)

  • Rhythm, pitch, and ensemble skills

 

Creating, Performing, Responding, Connecting with music

4th Grade Music

In 4th grade, students broaden their musical abilities and begin composing their own music.
Students learn:

  • Ukulele: chords, strumming patterns, and song performance

  • Xylophone: harmony, scales, and ensemble playing

  • Composing: creating original rhythms and melodies using classroom instruments and music notation

 

Creating, Performing, Responding, Connecting with music

 5th Grade Music

5th grade is an exciting year when students choose an instrument from the band or orchestra to focus on for the entire year.
Students learn:

  • Instrument-specific technique

  • Music reading and ensemble rehearsal skills

  • Performance readiness for concerts and events

 

Spring Concert 2026

Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Santa Clara High School
 

We look forward to celebrating our students’ musical achievements at this special event!

Music Teachers

Adrienne Trepte  email: atrepte@scusd.net 

Nicholas Bianchini email: nbianchini@scusd.net