In first grade students will spend time reinforcing how to find the beat in music. They will do this by singing, playing instruments, and moving/dancing. We will continue learning how to read notes and rhythms by using standard musical notation. First graders will also begin learning the basics of improvisation, and they will do so when singing and playing instruments. Students in first grade will also learn about music of different cultures and how it relates to and differs from music here in the United States. Check back often to see pictures of students in action here at J.T. Barber!
Click here to see the North Carolina Essential Standards for music.