Music, K-8

Overview:

The music program at Holy Family Cathedral School is designed for develop a life long appreciation of music through exposure to a wide variety of musical genres from many different cultures, age appropriate instruction in music theory, singing and instruments and participation in individual and group performances.

Music plays an integral part in the academic, social and spiritual lives of the students as they develop their own musical intelligence and communication skills.

Much of the music curriculum is based on the Orff-Schulwerk process of teaching music to children through elementary music. Among the many goals of the Orff-Schulwerk are:

The sense of community
The understanding of the organization of music
Comprehension of music as an art
Musical independence
Personal music growth
Performance ability
Self-esteem

Special Events:

The children perform in two large event each year. These are:

The Christmas Musical
A Spring Concert or Talent Show

The Chorister's Children's Choir:

The Chorister's Children's Choir is made up of school and parish students in grades 3 - 8. Through weekly rehearsals, these students are exposed to a wide repertoire of music performed in unison or parts and accompanied by a number of instruments, many played by the children themselves. The Children's Choir performs at school masses, programs and activities, at the Diocesan Choral Festival and at monthly Sunday Liturgies. Mrs. Toni Dhuyvetter brings her love for music, her skills in directing and teaching children, and her extensive knowledge of liturgy and choral music of all genres to her work with these dedicated and talented young people. All school and parish students are welcomed to participate in this vital ministry to the church and the school community.

Rehearsals for the choir are every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:15 for the Holy Family School children and from 4:30 - 5:30 for all other parish children.