Clink the links below to get to websites full of extra resources, information, and games to help you practice and learn about music outside of music class:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Kids
- Born and raised in Illinois
- Graduated from Wheaton College in 2012 with a BME
- Received her Masters in Music Ed from VanderCook College of Music in 2022
- Completed Orff certification at VanderCook College of Music in 2019
- Loves to sing, play piano, ukulele and a little guitar
- Has a weakness for chocolate and coffee
- Enjoys listening to all kinds of music
Music at Hawthorne is a class where each child is able to enjoy, learn and participate in music making in an active environment through singing, chanting, moving, and playing. Together we learn musical concepts through imitation, improvisation, and exploration, eventually moving into notation and music literacy. Students experience music through a variety of mediums and instruments, starting with the development of proper vocal technique, rhythmic body percussion, creative movement/dance and active listening. Eventually students learn to incorporate and play smaller unpitched percussion instruments, eventually leading up to barred instruments such as the glockenpiel, metallophone, and xylophone, then finally recorders and ukuleles. The foundational skills taught in Kindergarten music continue to be built upon during their years at Hawthorne as students develop their musical vocabulary and skills through 5th grade.
All grade levels meet twice a week for 30 minutes.
🔔 **Attention District 205 Families!** 🔔
Registration for kindergarten is open! Ensure your little one's spot for an unforgettable educational journey. For families interested in our dual language program, the lottery will close on April 19th, so mark your calendars and ensure your spot today! Let's make this upcoming school year remarkable together!