Music, Band, and Choir 2020-2021 School Year
Message from Ms. Pierce:
Hello everyone,
As the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close and I begin planning for next school year I am taking into considerations the many things that could happen if we start the school year in a world wide pandemic. Sport seasons and large group events have been prohibited, so many students may feel like their teams and hobbies have been taken away. I want to reassure everyone that WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS! This is not the time to stop practicing the skills needed for sports, hobbies, and the arts, now is the time to be creative and find a way continue to do those things while still social distancing. I plan to continue with beginning new students in band and choir, or instrument and vocal lessons, by whatever method is required.
All students are encouraged to begin learning an instrument and join band!
Hello everyone,
As the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close and I begin planning for next school year I am taking into considerations the many things that could happen if we start the school year in a world wide pandemic. Sport seasons and large group events have been prohibited, so many students may feel like their teams and hobbies have been taken away. I want to reassure everyone that WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS! This is not the time to stop practicing the skills needed for sports, hobbies, and the arts, now is the time to be creative and find a way continue to do those things while still social distancing. I plan to continue with beginning new students in band and choir, or instrument and vocal lessons, by whatever method is required.
All students are encouraged to begin learning an instrument and join band!
Stay in School!
Continue to enjoy Music!
Join the Choir!
Join the Band!
New Band Members (2020-2021: 5th Graders and Up)
Choosing an instrument to learn may seem simple for some, and overwhelming for others. It's important that all students consider each of the instruments and for the band to have enough of each instrument to form a balanced ensemble and cover all the instrument parts. Please take your time to really think over your instrument choice for the fall.
About
Welcome to the Hill City School's Music Department Website!
Hill City School's Music Department spans across kindergarten through 12th grades. At all ages students learn about music through creating, performing, responding, and connecting, in accordance with Minnesota Academic Standards and National Core Arts Standards. Some of the content covered includes the basics of music theory, how to play instruments, developing singing voices (even bandies!), and learning about the vast history of music. Music incorporates all subjects, especially math, language, science, reading, and history. Students additionally gain awareness and understanding of the 21st Century Skills employers seek in their applicants, and are introduced to how music connects our world from the past, to the present, and to the future.
Hill City School's Music Department spans across kindergarten through 12th grades. At all ages students learn about music through creating, performing, responding, and connecting, in accordance with Minnesota Academic Standards and National Core Arts Standards. Some of the content covered includes the basics of music theory, how to play instruments, developing singing voices (even bandies!), and learning about the vast history of music. Music incorporates all subjects, especially math, language, science, reading, and history. Students additionally gain awareness and understanding of the 21st Century Skills employers seek in their applicants, and are introduced to how music connects our world from the past, to the present, and to the future.
Music Teacher Info.
We are excited to welcome back Ms. Jennifer Pierce. Ms. Pierce is from the Minneapolis area and recently moved to Grand Rapids with her puppy ("fur-baby") named Gus. Ms. Pierce attended Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota for her degree in K-12 Instrumental and General Music Education. Ms. Pierce is working on her Masters in Music Education graduate degree through University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, Minnesota with an emphasis in Kodaly.
"Kodaly is a philosophy of education and a concept of teaching; Is a comprehensive program to train basic musical skills and teach the reading and writing of music; is an integration of many of the best ideas, techniques, and approaches to music education; is an experience-based approach to teaching." (www.oake.org/about-us/the-kodaly-concept/).
Ms. Pierce looks forward to earning certifications in Kodaly^ and Orff Schulwerk (https://aosa.org/about/what-is-orff-schulwerk/) teaching methodologies, and continuing to improve upon Band and Choir teaching through continuous teacher-education opportunities.
"Kodaly is a philosophy of education and a concept of teaching; Is a comprehensive program to train basic musical skills and teach the reading and writing of music; is an integration of many of the best ideas, techniques, and approaches to music education; is an experience-based approach to teaching." (www.oake.org/about-us/the-kodaly-concept/).
Ms. Pierce looks forward to earning certifications in Kodaly^ and Orff Schulwerk (https://aosa.org/about/what-is-orff-schulwerk/) teaching methodologies, and continuing to improve upon Band and Choir teaching through continuous teacher-education opportunities.
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Ms. Jenny Pierce
Gus, Ms. Pierce's miniature golden doodle
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