Vocal and
Instrumental Music Curriculum
Statement of
Philosophy
April, 2007
The
DTS vocal and instrumental music curriculum provides opportunities for all
students to develop the skills, understandings and dispositions essential to
lifelong learning. The curriculum is
founded on research based best practices and is supported by on going
professional development for faculty.
The primary goal is to promote academic growth while enhancing social
and emotional development through meaningful musical experiences. These experiences integrate literacy and all
content areas and challenge our students to make cultural and historical
connections. The curriculum reflects a
continuum of developing skills and provides for opportunities for self
expression, aesthetic engagement, critical analysis and the development of
leadership skills. For the students of