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This year in music class we are doing a musical in grades 1, 3, 5.

1st Grade Musical: March 8, 2011 7:00 PM

3rd Grade Musical: October 20, 2010 7:00 PM

5th Grade Musical: April 26, 2011 7:00 PM

All 5th Grade students wishing to be in Cougar Chorus this year need to turn in their permission slips by our first rehearsal Thursday September 2, at 7:45 AM in the Music Room.

More Cougar Chorus Info can be found by clicking Cougar Chorus on the navigation tool bar.

For more information regarding each grade level please note the navigation bar on the left.

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Music is such a vital part of our lives.  Everywhere we go we are surrounded by music.  It is also said that one of the signs of a vibrant culture is the beauty of its music.

Everyday at OTE we are singing in music class and making music fun.  My philosophy of music education is linked primarily to the philosophy of Kodaly.  First, the students sing the songs and play games with the songs.  Second, I present the concept of that lesson (rhythmic or melodic for example).  And finally, we practice that concept in many forms using multiple learning strategies and styles.

And remember...

Make a Joyful Sound!