Grade 2 STEAM activity

Overview: Performing Arts

The lower school music program has two components: General Performing Arts classes (Grades KA-5) and Performing Arts classes (Grades 3-5). All lower school students have General Music classes. Students in Grades 3-5 also have an additional music class as part of our Performing Arts Program.

General Performing Arts classes follow the practices of Orff Schulwerk, an engaging and multisensory approach to teaching music and movement. Through a carefully sequenced KA-5 curriculum and engaging activities, our students develop skills and knowledge of the basic elements of music through experiences with body percussion, speech, singing, recorders, movement, folk dance, drama, and the playing of pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments.

A highlight of the TAS Performing Arts department is our lower school Performing Arts Program for students in Grades 3-5. Performing Arts classes focus on the development of instrumental or vocal skills and dance through ensemble work and performance. Grade 3 students choose between violin, cello, or Orff Studio class. Grade 4 students choose between violin, cello, or Orff Studio. Grade 5 students choose between Band (trumpet, trombone, flute, or clarinet), Strings (violin, cello, viola, or bass), or Choir/Dance.

Performing Arts Program