Music
Music at Horizons
Music is one of the threads that ties our whole K-8 community together, connecting kids across every age and grade.
At every level, students learn the building blocks of music, along with how to use it as a form of self-expression. Music also connects with what's happening in the classroom, supporting lessons in history, culture, art, and science.
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." — Arthur O'Shaughnessy
In the earliest grades, kids dive into music through song, storytelling, rhythmic instruments, and movement — building a joyful foundation. Third and fourth graders take it further, picking up bucket drums, recorders, and ukuleles. By fifth and sixth grade, students deepen their skills with ukulele, handbells, and keyboard. And in seventh and eighth grade, it all comes together in project-based ensemble work and part writing.
Beyond the school day, students in third grade and up can join choir or orchestra. Weekly rehearsals build toward performances for friends and family, at nearby retirement homes, and out in the community — sharing the joy of music beyond our walls.
