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Chester
Academy Music Department
2007-2008
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Music Curriculum
Philosophy
Music is a subject with its own unique skills and knowledge, a
respected repertoire
of literature, an
advanced system of notation and literacy,
and a challenging form
of cognition. In the
study of music, students create meaning and
expression through
the use of listening,
composing and improvisational skills.
Students attain skill in
vocal and instrumental
performance as well as critical thinking and
assessment.
Understanding of
musical elements and how people in different
places and at different
times have manipulated
them is important in learning how meaning is
derived from
sound. A knowledge of
exemplary musical works is also important.
Chester Academy’s
music curriculum is
designed to develop the potential of all
students in both the performing
and non-performing
areas of music.
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