Class Description

Students at Desert Vista receive General Music instruction once a week as follows:

4th/5th Grades receive 40 minutes; 3rd Grade receives 35 minutes; and K-2 receives 30 minutes.

The music curriculum follows State and National Standards. Music instruction develops the right side of the brain (motor skills, spatial orientation, artistic talents, imagination, and feelings), which in turn enhances the left brain (reading, writing, and math).

The goal of music class is to foster a love of music through expression, listening, and participation. Music helps to develop the "whole" child.

Classroom Rules

Raise your hand to speak..
Listen and follow directions the first time.
Follow classroom procedures.
Respect (yourself, teacher, classmates, & school property).

Homework Policy

I do not give homework! :~)

Special Announcements

* Music programs at Desert Vista involve the Chorus and Band. These 2 elective classes are for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students. There are two programs during the school year; a Holiday Program and a Spring Program. These programs are held at the DVES Cafetorium. Chorus is taught by Mrs. Wharton and Band is taught by Mr. Balogh (ext. 5544).

* The Desert Vista Revue is a school wide talent show that takes place in the Spring. This program is at the AJHS Performing Arts Center. Any DVES student may audition and if selected will need to practice at home with a parent/guardian for the actual show. Practice for the DVES Revue will be on 2/05/07 at 3:00p.m. in the PAC at AJHS. The show will be on 2/06/07 at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC at AJHS.

** The Holiday Program for Chorus/Band will be on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 7:00p.m. in the DVES Cafetorium.

** The Spring Program for Chorus/Band will be on Thursday, May 8, 2007, at 7:00p.m. in the DVES Cafetorium