An Instrument for Every Child

This is how it works:

In the first year (Grade 1) elementary school children will be introduced to a variety of instruments. The students will receive one hour of music lessons each week. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, a qualified music instructor will implement the program during regular school hours.

In the second year students choose the instrument that they want to play. The instructor will work with small groups of four to six children. The instrumental lessons take place once a week in the school building.

Instrumental instruction continues in the third and fourth year with an introduction to basic ensemble play being added to the program.

The curriculum will be based on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Curriculum for the Arts, Grade 1-4, and will introduce students to the basic elements of music through listening to, performing and creating music.

The special child-sized instruments will be provided on a free loan basis for the period of three years.

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