Music

List of 3 items.

• Finding the Rhythm

  GRADES K-2
  
  Our youngest students build dynamic musical literacy through play, movement, and hands-on exploration. Grounded in Orff and Kodály approaches, students in grades K-2 begin to grasp pulse, pitch, and rhythmic notation using percussion, xylophones, and metallophones. By 2nd grade, students explore violin and keyboard fundamentals, compose original pieces, and perform multi-part ensemble work that brings cross-cultural music to life.

• Getting Into a Groove

  GRADES 3-6
  
  

  Upper elementary students dive into advanced harmony, chord progressions, and multi-part compositions across global genres. Third graders master the recorder and blues progressions, while 4th graders learn soprano ukulele and dynamic Latin and West African rhythms. Students in grades 5-6 step into modern rhythm sections, combining drums, guitars, bass, keyboards, and vocals to write, improvise, and arrange original music.

• Signature Showcases

  GRADES K-6

  
  Carlthorp students demonstrate their music growth through beloved campus traditions, from the kindergarten Popcorn Parade and the 2nd grade Family Heritage Night to the 6th grade Battle of the Bands. In addition, chorus and orchestra performances are held throughout the school year.