All students in the Decorah Community School District experience music as a significant and sequential curricular subject. General, vocal, and instrumental music provide experiences that are meaningful, enjoyable, integrated, and enhance all learning. The music program provides a basis for lifelong involvement and appreciation of the arts. Participation in the music program develops habits of the mind, including creative thinking, critical thinking, and self-regulation.
Standards and Benchmarks
- General Music Standards, K-8 (revised from National Coalition for Core Arts Standards)
- Harmonizing Instruments Standards
- Music Composition and Theory Standards, 9-12
- Music Technology Standards, 9-12
- Traditional and Emerging Ensembles Standards
Music Courses
General Music
- K-2
- 3-4
- 5-8
Instrumental Music
- Band 5-12
- Orchestra 5-12
Vocal Music
- Chorus 5-8
- 9th Grade Chorus
- Viking Chorus 10-12
- Concert Choir 11-12
Song Writing Exploratory 8
A.P. Music Theory 10-12
Resources
- Glossary for Music Standards
- Iowa Music Educators Association
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME)