Overview

The fine arts belong to everyone!  The fine art of music, therefore, is one way for children to take rightful ownership of the arts and to fully participate through a variety of musical experiences.

Music plays a fundamental role in the development of the whole child and it involves memory, discovery, observation, concentration, creativity and imagination, physical coordination, self-discipline, and confidence.

At the Junior School even our youngest students are encouraged to see themselves as "music makers."  Music is not a "spectator sport!"

Students learn about music first with their ears before learning to read music with their eyes.  Through speech patterns, pitch exploration, call and response activities, singing, movement, keeping the beat in place or while moving about, Junior School students have the opportunity to grow and develop in their love of making music.

                         WELCOME TO THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009                                   

                                AT THE JUNIOR SCHOOL OF SHADY SIDE

During this academic year  we will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the academy and the 100th anniversary of the Junior School.

                                              COMPOSERS WE STUDY

Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and

Peter Tchaikovsky

                             COMPOSERS' BIRTHDAYS WE CELEBRATE   

December 16  Ludwig van Beethoven

January 27  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

March 4  Antonio Vivaldi

March 21  Johann Sebastian Bach

March 31  Franz Joseph Haydn

April 23  Sergei Prokofiev

May 7  Johannes Brahms

May 7 Peter Tchaikovsky                               

Tuesday, November 18 - Second Grade Play at assembly - 8:30 am

Wednesday, November 26 - Thanksgiving break begins

Friday, December 19 - 1:30 pm - Winter Festival of the Arts (open to all)

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THE HILLMAN PERFORMING ART SERIES - SENIOR SCHOOL

Saturday, November 15, 2008 - Bodega

Friday, January 23, 2009 - Genticorum

Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Squonk Opera

Friday, April 24, 2009 - The Pittsburgh Symphony

For more information contact the Hillman Center.

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