Music

St. Andrew’s College Junior School

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The goal of our music education programme in the Junior School is not only to form an appreciation of the music of others, but also to encourage children to shape their own unique musical identity through study and performance opportunities. Our music education is guided by the purpose of crafting independent musicians, capable of performing, evaluating and creating music.

WE BELIEVE

All children have musical potential and music education celebrates individual differences among them.
Children bring their own unique interests and abilities to the music learning environment.
Young children are capable of developing critical thinking skills through musical ideas.

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT COMMITMENT

To enrich the Junior School through concerts and performances and provide opportunities for musical expression by students
To provide an atmosphere for quality individual instruction and mentoring
To provide collaborative experiences of music through participation in ensembles including choir, orchestra, bands and group performances which contributes to the child developing creativity and self-esteem.

GOALS OF THE MUSIC CURRICULUM

To enable children to enjoy and understand music and to appreciate it critically
To develop children’s openness to, awareness of and response to a wide range of musical genres, including Irish music
To enable children to develop their musical potential and to experience the excitement and satisfaction of being actively engaged in musical creativity
To nurture a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence through participation in musical performances
To foster greater social bonds among fellow classmates and create a positive and encouraging atmosphere which promotes healthy social interaction through performance.