Level I

At the conclusion of Level I students will have developed the abilities to understand the need to:

A) Model anti-racist / anti-bias verbal and non-verbal behaviors when interacting
with others.

B) Demonstrate cooperation with peers of different race, ethnicity, gender and skill levels through verbal and non-verbal behaviors.

C) Willingly join with others of diverse abilities and interests during classroom activities.

D) Recognize the role that musical participation can plan in getting to know self and others.

E) Learn from his/her mistakes as he/she takes reasonable risks to learn more about becoming more skilled.

F) Accept decisions that are made by majority choice or consensus and by persons in positions of authority.

G) Learn to solve conflicts and problems by analyzing causes and potential solutions.

H) Learn to analyze potential consequences when confronted with a behavior choice and selecting the one that respects and/or includes others.

Level II

At the conclusion of Level II, students will have developed the abilities to build upon the skills that were focused upon that of Level I. While reinforcing the previous skills, the curriculum is designed to assist students develop the Habits of Mind:

Imaginative thinking
Heightened perceptual awareness
Reflective thinking
Organization, curiousity & persistence
Analytical thinking & ability to make connections
Personal & Social Responsibility

Students are encouraged to learn about styles of music that are different from what they listen to at home each day and be able to appreciate them and know that every style of music is very important to someone - maybe not to the individual student or even the person next to them. There were twelve, thirteen and fourteen year olds 2 centuries ago who tastes and experiences were much different from that of todays teens, but it was every bit as important to them as yours is to you. Students, keep an open mind, learn without judging and you will have a great deal of fun.

Respect for each others tastes
Respect for the Music
Respect for the Instruments

Level III

At the concusion of level III high school students will have developed skills that will help them answer the question, What life potential exists for students advocation and leisure activities beyond that of the school environment ?

The following outline exists to help students realize additional musical activities:

Community music groups
bands
orchestras
choirs
Community music theaters
stage hand
pit band performer
performer on stage
Solo performances
church
civic organizations
arts fairs
Piano study
Record, CD Collecting
Personal enjoyment of the arts
concert audience
private listening
support of public radio

Level IV

At the concusion of level IV high school students will have developed advanced skills that will help them answer the question, What life potential exists for students career opportunities for that beyond of high school ?

The following outline exists to help students realize musical career opportunities that are possible beyond that of public school education :

Music Educators
Arts Directors
Music Dealers
Publishers
Accompanists
Repair Technicians
Organists
Ministers of Music
Composers
Arrangers
Music Critics
Conductors
Performers
Recording technicians
Music therapists
Librarians
Film or Television support staff