Fill out an ICHAT: If you think that you will be participating in any of our Frost music events, or other events in the district, please fill out an ICHAT form online. Here is the link: Will be updated
Welcome to our instrumental music program at Frost Middle School. We strive for excellence with all of our students. Our program has over 200 students in 7th and 8th grade that take part in one or more of our 5 scheduled ensembles. We are a class A school according to the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. Our ensembles perform all over our city of Livonia, and have traveled to various colleges such as Wayne State University, University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University. Students in our program have a family oriented approach to our classroom atmosphere. Students coming into the program are at many different levels of playing ability. Our goal is to take each student and educate them to reach their full potential as a musician and student. There are many opportunities available throughout the year for students to take part in various musical experiences and grow as musicians and music appreciators. Students will learn all styles of music, along with learning about career opportunities in music (Music Education, Performance, Engineering, Therapy, Composition).
“Music Education in the Real World”
F.M.S. Music Mission Statement
The purpose of the Frost Middle School Music program is to impart an appreciation of music to all of its members through successful study and performance. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for future life experiences and develop their knowledge of music that will prepare the student for the progression into the high school band and orchestra program.
PARENT HELP IS NEEDED!
- Photographers: Take group photos, photos during concerts, photos of students learning in the classroom.
- Video: Video tape special class sessions, concerts, rehearsals, edit and add to YouTube.
- Concert Help: Check students in, hand out programs, collect money in donations.
- Chaperones: Attend field trips, and other events and help students.
- Fundraisers: Various levels of commitment: Handle money, product pick up days, organizing events.
To sign up, please e-mail Mr. Rais at [email protected]
PUBLICITY:
Now more than ever it is necessary to show the public how important arts education is in our community. Parents who volunteer to help with publicity will be in charge of contacting newspapers and other public venues to inform them of the great things that are happening in our band program. This is especially important during festivals (Solo and Ensemble and District Orchestra/Band), concerts, and large university trips. Invitations to our performances also must be mailed to Board of Education members and Administrative Staff at Central Office.
“Music Education in the Real World”
F.M.S. Music Mission Statement
The purpose of the Frost Middle School Music program is to impart an appreciation of music to all of its members through successful study and performance. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for future life experiences and develop their knowledge of music that will prepare the student for the progression into the high school band and orchestra program.
PARENT HELP IS NEEDED!
- Photographers: Take group photos, photos during concerts, photos of students learning in the classroom.
- Video: Video tape special class sessions, concerts, rehearsals, edit and add to YouTube.
- Concert Help: Check students in, hand out programs, collect money in donations.
- Chaperones: Attend field trips, and other events and help students.
- Fundraisers: Various levels of commitment: Handle money, product pick up days, organizing events.
To sign up, please e-mail Mr. Rais at [email protected]
PUBLICITY:
Now more than ever it is necessary to show the public how important arts education is in our community. Parents who volunteer to help with publicity will be in charge of contacting newspapers and other public venues to inform them of the great things that are happening in our band program. This is especially important during festivals (Solo and Ensemble and District Orchestra/Band), concerts, and large university trips. Invitations to our performances also must be mailed to Board of Education members and Administrative Staff at Central Office.
Parents, please join our e-mail list to receive weekly updates. If you are on Facebook, please join our Facebook page!
Fill out an ICHAT: If you think that you will be participating in any of our Frost music events, or other events in the district, please fill out an ICHAT form online. Here is the link: CLICK HERE
F.A.Q.
Can my child take band/orchestra in middle school and take an elective?
- Yes, all the electives except for band and orchestra are a one semester class. Once the class is over, that is it. The electives are a mix of seventh and eighth graders in the class. So students can take it eighth grade year and still take music. Students entering the seventh grade would need to put off their electives for one year. Our music classes are like math, science etc. we have a continuous progression from 6th grade.
Example Schedule:
With Music:
7th Grade 8th Grade
1 Math 1 Math
2 Science 2 Science
3 Band or Orchestra 3 Band or Orchestra
4 English 4 English
5 Gym / Health (All Students required) 5 Social Studies
6 Social Studies 6 Elective (All electives are 7th and 8th graders mixed)
...Will my friend and I be in the same class?
- Yes, Band and Orchestra class is the only elective classes that you will be able to be with them. The other electives, most likely you will not. You may be in a different hour than your friend in the other electives.
Recommended brands and dealers to contact:
Marshall Music:
https://www.marshallmusic.com/
Shar Music:
https://www.sharmusic.com/
Baroque Violin:
https://www.baroqueviolinshop.com/
Detroit Violin Company:
https://www.mccourtsmusic.com/
Wilson Violin:
https://www.wilsonfineviolins.com/
Incoming 7th grade band students:
We are in need of students that would like to learn and play Tuba, French Horn, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax, Tenor Sax. We do have school instruments that you may use at no cost. Just need to buy mouthpiece, reeds, and/or accessories: neck strap.
Recommended brands and dealers to contact:
Marshall Music:
https://www.marshallmusic.com/
Anderson Music:
http://www.andersonmusiccompany.com/
McCourts Music:
https://www.mccourtsmusic.com/
Hewitt's Music:
https://www.hewittsmusic.com/
Cameron's Music:
https://www.cameronsmusic.com/
For everyone: You will want to have a pair of headphones for use of SmartMusic, Sound Innovations online practice materials, and to record yourself playing. I am looking forward to seeing you all in September!
Mr. Rais
- Yes, all the electives except for band and orchestra are a one semester class. Once the class is over, that is it. The electives are a mix of seventh and eighth graders in the class. So students can take it eighth grade year and still take music. Students entering the seventh grade would need to put off their electives for one year. Our music classes are like math, science etc. we have a continuous progression from 6th grade.
Example Schedule:
With Music:
7th Grade 8th Grade
1 Math 1 Math
2 Science 2 Science
3 Band or Orchestra 3 Band or Orchestra
4 English 4 English
5 Gym / Health (All Students required) 5 Social Studies
6 Social Studies 6 Elective (All electives are 7th and 8th graders mixed)
...Will my friend and I be in the same class?
- Yes, Band and Orchestra class is the only elective classes that you will be able to be with them. The other electives, most likely you will not. You may be in a different hour than your friend in the other electives.
Recommended brands and dealers to contact:
Marshall Music:
https://www.marshallmusic.com/
Shar Music:
https://www.sharmusic.com/
Baroque Violin:
https://www.baroqueviolinshop.com/
Detroit Violin Company:
https://www.mccourtsmusic.com/
Wilson Violin:
https://www.wilsonfineviolins.com/
Incoming 7th grade band students:
We are in need of students that would like to learn and play Tuba, French Horn, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax, Tenor Sax. We do have school instruments that you may use at no cost. Just need to buy mouthpiece, reeds, and/or accessories: neck strap.
Recommended brands and dealers to contact:
Marshall Music:
https://www.marshallmusic.com/
Anderson Music:
http://www.andersonmusiccompany.com/
McCourts Music:
https://www.mccourtsmusic.com/
Hewitt's Music:
https://www.hewittsmusic.com/
Cameron's Music:
https://www.cameronsmusic.com/
For everyone: You will want to have a pair of headphones for use of SmartMusic, Sound Innovations online practice materials, and to record yourself playing. I am looking forward to seeing you all in September!
Mr. Rais
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Health Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/health
Phys. Ed. Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/physical_education
How To Help Your Child Practice At Home
(Even If You Do Not Have Much Musical Experience Yourself)
RESOURCES
● www.fmsmusic.org
● www.youtube.com/
● Free iOS and Android app Metronome: Tempo Lite by Frozen Ape
● Free iOS and Android app Bandmate Chromatic Tuner
ATTITUDE / PHILOSOPHY
● “It’s not hard, it’s just new.”
● Mistakes are okay. That’s how you learn new things. Expect to make mistakes every time you play.
● It’s not about trying hard enough, it’s about trying often enough.
● This is muscle memory, not just memorization. Muscle memory comes from lots of repetition and sleep.
THINGS YOU CAN REMIND YOUR CHILD ABOUT: HOW TO PRACTICE
● Start with the warmups
or Fundamentals (website) that we used in class that day.
● Only try to learn one new thing at a time, or only try to fix one problem at a time, or you will be overwhelmed.
● Break it down into small pieces. Work on just a few notes at a time, before you attempt to play the whole song.
THINGS YOU CAN REMIND YOUR CHILD ABOUT: STRATEGIES WHEN LEARNING A NEW SONG
● Listen to how the song is supposed to sound, by listening to the videos I post on YouTube for our tests.
● Do not try to do the whole song at first. Do a few notes at a time. If you make a mistake, stop and fix it.
● Before you play, say the letter names of the notes out loud. Just do a few notes at a time if it is overwhelming.
● Before you play, tizzle (drums say “dut”) the rhythms. Tap your foot with the beat while you do it.
● Sssssslllllloooooowwwww dddooooooooowwwwwnnnnnnnnn… The best way to learn a song is to play it very
slowly at first, as slow as you need to. In other words, play it so slowly that it is easy for you. Speed up later.
TROUBLESHOOTING: WRONG NOTES
● Use the smartphone / tablet app I made called “Bandmate Chromatic Tuner” (free) so that you can see what note you
are playing. Usually students simply are not sure if they are playing the correct note or not. This app shows them.
● On my website www.JustinDickson.com/Band, on the bottom of the Method page, there are Fingering Charts for
each instrument so you can see which buttons you are supposed to press for each note.
● When you play a wrong note, stop and work on just that part. Go back and forth between that note and the one that
came right before it. Do it 4 times in a row correctly before moving on.
TROUBLESHOOTING: WRONG RHYTHMS OR THE BEAT IS NOT STEADY
● Parents, most of our playing tests are songs that you know (“Jingle Bells” etc.), so if something sounds wrong to you,
it probably is. Trust your ears. You can also tell if they are not keeping a steady beat (speeding up or slowing down).
● Rhythms: Tell them to put down the instrument and “tizzle” the rhythm while tapping their foot with the beat.
● Steady beat: They should tap their foot with the beat while they play. Use a Metronome, like the “Tempo: Lite” free
app, to keep a steady beat. Use one earbud so you can hear yourself out of the other ear.
TROUBLESHOOTING: BAD SOUND QUALITY, SLOPPINESS
● Too much wiggling or body movement or mouth / lip movement. Only your fingers (trombone: arm) should move.
● Bad posture. Head tilted down or too far up. Slouching. Leaning on elbows. Elbows tucked in. Puffing cheeks.
● Inside of mouth is the wrong shape. It may be too closed up, or back of tongue is not raised to right position.
● Stopping the air between notes, so it sounds “punchy”. Air should be long and steady, blow between the notes.
● Not looking at the music, trying to play from memory. Always read the music while you play. Always.
● Air speed is too slow or too fast. The lower the note, the slower your air should be. The higher the note, the faster
your air should be.
● Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone : Rolling in the bottom lip… lips should be even. Pressing the mouthpiece too hard
against your lips… press as little as possible. Smiling or pulling lips back against the teeth… lips should blow forward
into the mouthpiece cup. Instrument angle may be incorrect… try tilting the instrument slightly up or down (without
tilting your head) to find the spot where you sound the best. Don’t squeeze your lips… all of the lip inside the mouthpiece
should be vibrating / buzzing when you play.
● Flute : Airy sound due to bottom lip not covering enough of the tone hole. Flute resting on shoulder or turned to the
side. Flute (tone hole) rolled forward or backward… it should be flat with the ground. Aperture (hole made between your
lips) is too big or wrong shape… it should be a small oval. Lips should be even… one should not stick out.
● Clarinet : Reed is broken or chipped… buy a new one and take care of it. Reed is too dry… stick it in your mouth
for 1 whole minute before playing. Bottom lip should be rolled slightly over the edge of your bottom teeth. Bottom lip
and teeth should be set about halfway down the reed… if it is set too high, you will get an airy or weak sound, or no sound
at all… if it is set too low, you will squeak. You should press the reed with your bottom lip and teeth or you will squeak,
but don’t press too hard. Clarinet bell should be in front of your knees… do not have it tucked in to your body.
● Saxophone and Bass Clarinet : Reed is broken or chipped… buy a new one and take care of it. Reed is too dry…
stick it in your mouth for 1 whole minute before playing. Bottom lip should be rolled slightly over the edge of your
bottom teeth. Bottom lip and teeth should be set about halfway down the reed. Top and bottom teeth should be even, one
should not stick forward. Neck strap (or bass clarinet peg) should be tight enough so that the mouthpiece is pressing
against the top teeth when your head is straight. You should press on the reed as little as possible with bottom lip and
teeth, like don’t press at all. Experiment with instrument angle… tilt it slightly forward or slightly back to find where you
sound the best.
● Percussion : grip on the stick must be correct. See the photos on your Method book. Top of the drum or keyboard
should be about where your belt is. Muscles should be loose and relaxed. Stick height should be low, level with the
ground.
WE TRIED ALL OF THAT AND IT’S STILL NOT WORKING! AAAAHHHHH!!!!
● Google and YouTube are your best friends. Search for “beginner flute lessons” or something like that, and see what
the professionals say. If it is different than something I said, but it works for you, great! Do it!
● I also have some helpful links on the Links page of my website.
● I want to help you. But I don’t always know that you need help, unless you ask me. Please ask me for help.
● It’s okay to hang it up and go to sleep. You might wake up tomorrow able to do it, as your body “saves” the muscle
memory. Don’t get too stressed out and miserable, this is supposed to be fun!
“Keep trying, you’ll get better!”
Important information for parents/guardians
PARENT HELP IS NEEDED:
- Photographers: Take group photos, photos during concerts, photos of students learning in the classroom.
- Video: Video tape special class sessions, concerts, rehearsals, edit and add to YouTube.
- Concert Help: Check students in, hand out programs, collect money in donations.
- Chaperones: Attend field trips, and other events and help students.
- Fundraisers: Various levels of commitment: Handle money, product pick up days, organizing events.
To sign up, please e-mail Mr. Rais at [email protected]
ADOPT-AN-INSTRUMENT PROGRAM:
When families, individuals, and/or companies make a donation to the band program, we apply the donation to the Adopt-an-Instrument fund to help replace instruments. Parents that choose to assist in this area would prepare information to place in concert programs, keep track of and prepare deposits, and send thank you notes.
PUBLICITY:
Now more than ever it is necessary to show the public how important arts education is in our community. Parents who volunteer to help with publicity will be in charge of contacting newspapers and other public venues to inform them of the great things that are happening in our band program. This is especially important during festivals (Solo and Ensemble and District Orchestra/Band), concerts, and large university trips. Invitations to our performances also must be mailed to Board of Education members and Administrative Staff at Central Office.
Band and Orchestra Parents: Music Parents America - PDF (Resource Guide)
http://issuu.com/sboschoolbandorchestra/docs/mpa_2011
Benefits of Music
Music is a Science. It is exact, specific, and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor's score is a chart, a graph with indicated frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody, and harmony all at once and with the most exact control of time.
Music is Mathematical. It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions which must be done instantaneously, not worked out on paper.
Music is a Foreign Language. Most of the terms are in Italian, German, or French; and the notation is certainly no English, but a highly developed kind of short hand that used symbols to represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language.
Music is History. Music usually reflects the environment and times of its creation - often even the country and/or political feeling.
Music is Physical Education. It requires fantastic coordination and control of muscles which respond instantly to the sound the ear hears and the mind interprets.
Music is Immortal. It has been around since man first discovered he could organize the noise around him and create something which would transcend and uplift the human experience. Music shall live as long as there are ears and minds to listen and appreciate this art.
Music is Art. It allows a human being to take all these dry, technical, techniques and use them to create emotion.
How Can you Help your Child Develop Musically?
Health Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/health
Phys. Ed. Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/physical_education
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/health
Phys. Ed. Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/physical_education
How To Help Your Child Practice At Home
(Even If You Do Not Have Much Musical Experience Yourself)
RESOURCES
● www.fmsmusic.org
● www.youtube.com/
● Free iOS and Android app Metronome: Tempo Lite by Frozen Ape
● Free iOS and Android app Bandmate Chromatic Tuner
ATTITUDE / PHILOSOPHY
● “It’s not hard, it’s just new.”
● Mistakes are okay. That’s how you learn new things. Expect to make mistakes every time you play.
● It’s not about trying hard enough, it’s about trying often enough.
● This is muscle memory, not just memorization. Muscle memory comes from lots of repetition and sleep.
THINGS YOU CAN REMIND YOUR CHILD ABOUT: HOW TO PRACTICE
● Start with the warmups
or Fundamentals (website) that we used in class that day.
● Only try to learn one new thing at a time, or only try to fix one problem at a time, or you will be overwhelmed.
● Break it down into small pieces. Work on just a few notes at a time, before you attempt to play the whole song.
THINGS YOU CAN REMIND YOUR CHILD ABOUT: STRATEGIES WHEN LEARNING A NEW SONG
● Listen to how the song is supposed to sound, by listening to the videos I post on YouTube for our tests.
● Do not try to do the whole song at first. Do a few notes at a time. If you make a mistake, stop and fix it.
● Before you play, say the letter names of the notes out loud. Just do a few notes at a time if it is overwhelming.
● Before you play, tizzle (drums say “dut”) the rhythms. Tap your foot with the beat while you do it.
● Sssssslllllloooooowwwww dddooooooooowwwwwnnnnnnnnn… The best way to learn a song is to play it very
slowly at first, as slow as you need to. In other words, play it so slowly that it is easy for you. Speed up later.
TROUBLESHOOTING: WRONG NOTES
● Use the smartphone / tablet app I made called “Bandmate Chromatic Tuner” (free) so that you can see what note you
are playing. Usually students simply are not sure if they are playing the correct note or not. This app shows them.
● On my website www.JustinDickson.com/Band, on the bottom of the Method page, there are Fingering Charts for
each instrument so you can see which buttons you are supposed to press for each note.
● When you play a wrong note, stop and work on just that part. Go back and forth between that note and the one that
came right before it. Do it 4 times in a row correctly before moving on.
TROUBLESHOOTING: WRONG RHYTHMS OR THE BEAT IS NOT STEADY
● Parents, most of our playing tests are songs that you know (“Jingle Bells” etc.), so if something sounds wrong to you,
it probably is. Trust your ears. You can also tell if they are not keeping a steady beat (speeding up or slowing down).
● Rhythms: Tell them to put down the instrument and “tizzle” the rhythm while tapping their foot with the beat.
● Steady beat: They should tap their foot with the beat while they play. Use a Metronome, like the “Tempo: Lite” free
app, to keep a steady beat. Use one earbud so you can hear yourself out of the other ear.
TROUBLESHOOTING: BAD SOUND QUALITY, SLOPPINESS
● Too much wiggling or body movement or mouth / lip movement. Only your fingers (trombone: arm) should move.
● Bad posture. Head tilted down or too far up. Slouching. Leaning on elbows. Elbows tucked in. Puffing cheeks.
● Inside of mouth is the wrong shape. It may be too closed up, or back of tongue is not raised to right position.
● Stopping the air between notes, so it sounds “punchy”. Air should be long and steady, blow between the notes.
● Not looking at the music, trying to play from memory. Always read the music while you play. Always.
● Air speed is too slow or too fast. The lower the note, the slower your air should be. The higher the note, the faster
your air should be.
● Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone : Rolling in the bottom lip… lips should be even. Pressing the mouthpiece too hard
against your lips… press as little as possible. Smiling or pulling lips back against the teeth… lips should blow forward
into the mouthpiece cup. Instrument angle may be incorrect… try tilting the instrument slightly up or down (without
tilting your head) to find the spot where you sound the best. Don’t squeeze your lips… all of the lip inside the mouthpiece
should be vibrating / buzzing when you play.
● Flute : Airy sound due to bottom lip not covering enough of the tone hole. Flute resting on shoulder or turned to the
side. Flute (tone hole) rolled forward or backward… it should be flat with the ground. Aperture (hole made between your
lips) is too big or wrong shape… it should be a small oval. Lips should be even… one should not stick out.
● Clarinet : Reed is broken or chipped… buy a new one and take care of it. Reed is too dry… stick it in your mouth
for 1 whole minute before playing. Bottom lip should be rolled slightly over the edge of your bottom teeth. Bottom lip
and teeth should be set about halfway down the reed… if it is set too high, you will get an airy or weak sound, or no sound
at all… if it is set too low, you will squeak. You should press the reed with your bottom lip and teeth or you will squeak,
but don’t press too hard. Clarinet bell should be in front of your knees… do not have it tucked in to your body.
● Saxophone and Bass Clarinet : Reed is broken or chipped… buy a new one and take care of it. Reed is too dry…
stick it in your mouth for 1 whole minute before playing. Bottom lip should be rolled slightly over the edge of your
bottom teeth. Bottom lip and teeth should be set about halfway down the reed. Top and bottom teeth should be even, one
should not stick forward. Neck strap (or bass clarinet peg) should be tight enough so that the mouthpiece is pressing
against the top teeth when your head is straight. You should press on the reed as little as possible with bottom lip and
teeth, like don’t press at all. Experiment with instrument angle… tilt it slightly forward or slightly back to find where you
sound the best.
● Percussion : grip on the stick must be correct. See the photos on your Method book. Top of the drum or keyboard
should be about where your belt is. Muscles should be loose and relaxed. Stick height should be low, level with the
ground.
WE TRIED ALL OF THAT AND IT’S STILL NOT WORKING! AAAAHHHHH!!!!
● Google and YouTube are your best friends. Search for “beginner flute lessons” or something like that, and see what
the professionals say. If it is different than something I said, but it works for you, great! Do it!
● I also have some helpful links on the Links page of my website.
● I want to help you. But I don’t always know that you need help, unless you ask me. Please ask me for help.
● It’s okay to hang it up and go to sleep. You might wake up tomorrow able to do it, as your body “saves” the muscle
memory. Don’t get too stressed out and miserable, this is supposed to be fun!
“Keep trying, you’ll get better!”
Important information for parents/guardians
PARENT HELP IS NEEDED:
- Photographers: Take group photos, photos during concerts, photos of students learning in the classroom.
- Video: Video tape special class sessions, concerts, rehearsals, edit and add to YouTube.
- Concert Help: Check students in, hand out programs, collect money in donations.
- Chaperones: Attend field trips, and other events and help students.
- Fundraisers: Various levels of commitment: Handle money, product pick up days, organizing events.
To sign up, please e-mail Mr. Rais at [email protected]
ADOPT-AN-INSTRUMENT PROGRAM:
When families, individuals, and/or companies make a donation to the band program, we apply the donation to the Adopt-an-Instrument fund to help replace instruments. Parents that choose to assist in this area would prepare information to place in concert programs, keep track of and prepare deposits, and send thank you notes.
PUBLICITY:
Now more than ever it is necessary to show the public how important arts education is in our community. Parents who volunteer to help with publicity will be in charge of contacting newspapers and other public venues to inform them of the great things that are happening in our band program. This is especially important during festivals (Solo and Ensemble and District Orchestra/Band), concerts, and large university trips. Invitations to our performances also must be mailed to Board of Education members and Administrative Staff at Central Office.
Band and Orchestra Parents: Music Parents America - PDF (Resource Guide)
http://issuu.com/sboschoolbandorchestra/docs/mpa_2011
Benefits of Music
Music is a Science. It is exact, specific, and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor's score is a chart, a graph with indicated frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody, and harmony all at once and with the most exact control of time.
Music is Mathematical. It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions which must be done instantaneously, not worked out on paper.
Music is a Foreign Language. Most of the terms are in Italian, German, or French; and the notation is certainly no English, but a highly developed kind of short hand that used symbols to represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language.
Music is History. Music usually reflects the environment and times of its creation - often even the country and/or political feeling.
Music is Physical Education. It requires fantastic coordination and control of muscles which respond instantly to the sound the ear hears and the mind interprets.
Music is Immortal. It has been around since man first discovered he could organize the noise around him and create something which would transcend and uplift the human experience. Music shall live as long as there are ears and minds to listen and appreciate this art.
Music is Art. It allows a human being to take all these dry, technical, techniques and use them to create emotion.
How Can you Help your Child Develop Musically?
Health Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/health
Phys. Ed. Test Out Information:
https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/programs/high_school_programs/high_school_test_outs/physical_education