"MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS" PROGRAM
We bring much-needed TK through 8th grade music education to classrooms throughout Los Angeles County. “Music in the Schools” focuses on schools in under-resourced neighborhoods, and teaches rhythm, note reading, solfege, music culture and history weekly through our year-long program. Our curriculum integrates with and enhances students’ understanding of math, reading, science, history, and creative writing.
OUR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Transitional Kinder (TK)
FUN WITH MUSIC
26-week Residency
Students are introduced to singing and instruments, learn solfege, dances, and songs with movement and the basics of rhythm.
2nd-3rd Grades
ADVANCED BELLS
26-week Residency
Students are introduced to singing and instruments, learn solfege, dances, and songs with movement and the basics of rhythm.
5th Grade
MUSIC OF AMERICA
13-week Residency
Students explore American music history including British influence, the origins of jazz music, and modern music such as hip-hop and R&B.
Kindergarten (K)
INTRO TO MUSIC
26-week Residency
Students learn solfege, music reading (treble clef), rhythmic patterns and notation, multicultural songs, movement, and percussion.
3rd-5th Grades
BACH TO BEBOP
26-week Residency
Students learn the families of the orchestra, composers and music history, blues and jazz. This residency culminates with a performance by the students.
6th Grade
MUSIC & CIVILIZATION
26-week Residency
Students explore world music through an in-depth study of cultural traditions, more complex rhythmic patterns, and instruments across continents.
1st-3rd Grades
PLAYING THE BELLS
26-week Residency
Students learn to read music, rhythmic patterns and notation, and songs for the glockenspiel (bells).
4th Grade
MUSIC OF THE WORLD
13-week Residency
Students learn about different regions and their rich cultural musical traditions through exploration of rhythms, instruments, and music history.
8th Grade
MUSIC & MODERN AMERICA
26-week Residency
Students explore American music evolution from colonial times to present day, learning musical concepts and cultural influences that connect to 8th grade social studies.
OUR SCHOOL PARTNERS
WATCH US WORK
KABC "4th Graders Sing the Blues"
For more Music in the Schools videos, head to our Youtube Channel!
COME TEACH FOR US!
Our teaching artists are freelance instrumentalists and vocalists that are experienced educators. Preference is given to those teaching artists with classroom experience and/or work with elementary aged students.
On average, our Teaching Artists work a few days a week, 2 – 4 teaching hours a day throughout the school year Sept. through the end of May. The pay starts at $50/teaching hour plus additional prep time each week paid at an admin rate. TAs are trained twice a year, along with on-site coaching throughout the year.
All Teaching Artists are paid as employees, with Soc. Security and Medicare taxes paid, along with Worker’s Compensation insurance. Please send your teaching resume that lists your experience specifically working with younger students, plus a cover letter to mitch@SJOmusic.org