Music with Ms. Delgado

In music class, students participate in games, dances, and listening activities that make learning enjoyable while building a love for music. We explore a wide variety of music representing cultures and people from around the world. Students also develop music literacy skills by learning to read music notation and applying those skills on instruments, in games, and in improvisation. My goal is to inspire students to be curious about music and eager to explore genres or topics that spark their interest. I want students to understand that anyone can be a musician, and that musicians — and music itself — come in many forms. Most importantly, I hope students feel confident trying new things without fear of criticism. 

We follow the curriculum map created by Seattle Public Schools for Elementary General Music. Students in all grades are assessed throughout the year on their knowledge and performance of grade-level musical concepts, including rhythm, melody, and expression.  Each year, we host an artist-in-residence in music, who teaches songs or instrumental pieces from the continent featured in our International Arts Program for the year.