Columbia public Schools Department of Music
The music program provides students sequential instruction for all K-6 students, with elective offerings for students grade 7-12. Secondary level students may choose from a variety of ability-based vocal and instrumental classes, including orchestras, concert, and marching bands, jazz ensembles (instrumental and vocal), concert and show choirs. In addition, Hickman and Rock Bridge High Schools offer classes in the study of world music, piano, music theory, and music theatre.
Study of the arts promotes interdisciplinary experiences which aid students in the integration of ideas, concepts and processes, and in a holistic perception of their world. A greater understanding of diverse cultures is reflected in the arts. Students of the arts will be better prepared to appropriately participate in the present and contribute to the future.
Purpose
Music was my refuge, I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.
- Maya Angelou
Rationale
Music is an essential expression of human culture. Each child has the right to learn and experience music through participation in a balanced, comprehensive and sequential program of study. By building a relationship with music, an individual develops a sense of satisfaction, joy and self-worth. Performing, creating and responding to music are the fundamental music processes in which our students will engage. Music helps to develop discrimination, experimentation, creativity, evaluation, social skills, teamwork and fosters aesthetic sensitivity. Music is an art form that unites the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains as no other subject can.
Director of Fine Arts
Columbia Public Schools
Ms. Cecilia Lee, Secretary Department of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Resource Center
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