Q: Why is music an integral part of my child's education?
A: The general music curriculum encompasses elements of literacy, science, mathematics, social studies, physical education, and more! Additionally, it provides children with an emotional outlet and a means of self-expression. Participation in the general music curriculum is essential to educating the whole child, and as Conant's motto states, 'the whole child is the whole idea.'
Q: Where can I find a piano/ukulele/guitar teacher for my child?
A: Acton Boxborough Community Education offers a beginner instrumental program for students in 4th - 6th grade. Students have the option of learning a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass) or a band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, percussion) as part of this program. If your child is interested in another instrument, there are many teachers available in the community. Indian Hill Music School in Littleton and the Music Maker School in Acton are two places to start, but there are many other wonderful teachers in the area as well.
Q: What is Recorder Karate?
A: This method is a positive reward system in which students receive colored "karate belts" (embroidery thread) to hang from their recorders for each more-difficult tune. The curriculum includes arrangements of familiar songs, arranged progressively for the nine levels, each with new concepts and notes to study.
A: The general music curriculum encompasses elements of literacy, science, mathematics, social studies, physical education, and more! Additionally, it provides children with an emotional outlet and a means of self-expression. Participation in the general music curriculum is essential to educating the whole child, and as Conant's motto states, 'the whole child is the whole idea.'
Q: Where can I find a piano/ukulele/guitar teacher for my child?
A: Acton Boxborough Community Education offers a beginner instrumental program for students in 4th - 6th grade. Students have the option of learning a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass) or a band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, percussion) as part of this program. If your child is interested in another instrument, there are many teachers available in the community. Indian Hill Music School in Littleton and the Music Maker School in Acton are two places to start, but there are many other wonderful teachers in the area as well.
Q: What is Recorder Karate?
A: This method is a positive reward system in which students receive colored "karate belts" (embroidery thread) to hang from their recorders for each more-difficult tune. The curriculum includes arrangements of familiar songs, arranged progressively for the nine levels, each with new concepts and notes to study.