Music Class Descriptions
Kindergarten -- 5th Grade
Description: All students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be taught general music. Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to learn music through the use of keyboards, Orff instruments, tubano drums, ukuleles, boom-whackers, P-Buzz instruments and more! Our concerts will be Kindergarten/1st grade combined, 2nd/3rd combined and 4th/5th combined. You can find out more details about their concerts under the "Student Info" tab or the "Calendar" tab above.
5th grade students will have the opportunity second semester to try band instruments to make an educated decision about which ensemble they would like to participate in before summer begins.
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS:
Please check with the main office to learn about deadlines to switch in or out of these classes.
Concert Band
This ensemble is made up of beginning and intermediate 6th grade students who are still new to the formal band setting on their given instrument. There is no need to audition to be a part of this group. Students will have performances and will also be taught music history, theory, appreciation, and real world application.
Symphonic Band
This ensemble is made up of advanced band of 7th/8th grade students who have already been in a formal band setting on their given instrument and have auditioned to be a part of the group. Students will have performances and will also be taught music history, theory, appreciation, and real world application.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band is an audition-based, performance ensemble that will meet in the morning before school begins (twice a week). Jazz students are expected to participate in 2 weekend jazz camps, the TSD Jazz Festival, the UNC Jazz Festival and maintain a practice routine on both jazz and regular ensemble music. The Jazz Band ensemble focuses on expanding both the understanding and ability to play different styles and genres of music, as well as explore written and improvised solos.
2019-2020 CHANGES
6-8th Grade Choir
Choir classes are now taught by Mr. Kubichek , and will be a STEAM option that changes every quarter. Choir allows for students to perform by singing various genres of music while learning about music history, theory, and appreciation at a greater depth.
Music Exploration (aka Music X)
Music X will now be taught by Mr. Kubichek , and will be a STEAM option that changes every quarter will be a new class for middle school students. This class is not performance based, but instead focuses more on the music history, theory, appreciation, and real world application of music. This will be a class filled with presentations, research projects, and discussions.
Description: All students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be taught general music. Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to learn music through the use of keyboards, Orff instruments, tubano drums, ukuleles, boom-whackers, P-Buzz instruments and more! Our concerts will be Kindergarten/1st grade combined, 2nd/3rd combined and 4th/5th combined. You can find out more details about their concerts under the "Student Info" tab or the "Calendar" tab above.
5th grade students will have the opportunity second semester to try band instruments to make an educated decision about which ensemble they would like to participate in before summer begins.
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS:
Please check with the main office to learn about deadlines to switch in or out of these classes.
Concert Band
This ensemble is made up of beginning and intermediate 6th grade students who are still new to the formal band setting on their given instrument. There is no need to audition to be a part of this group. Students will have performances and will also be taught music history, theory, appreciation, and real world application.
Symphonic Band
This ensemble is made up of advanced band of 7th/8th grade students who have already been in a formal band setting on their given instrument and have auditioned to be a part of the group. Students will have performances and will also be taught music history, theory, appreciation, and real world application.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band is an audition-based, performance ensemble that will meet in the morning before school begins (twice a week). Jazz students are expected to participate in 2 weekend jazz camps, the TSD Jazz Festival, the UNC Jazz Festival and maintain a practice routine on both jazz and regular ensemble music. The Jazz Band ensemble focuses on expanding both the understanding and ability to play different styles and genres of music, as well as explore written and improvised solos.
2019-2020 CHANGES
6-8th Grade Choir
Choir classes are now taught by Mr. Kubichek , and will be a STEAM option that changes every quarter. Choir allows for students to perform by singing various genres of music while learning about music history, theory, and appreciation at a greater depth.
Music Exploration (aka Music X)
Music X will now be taught by Mr. Kubichek , and will be a STEAM option that changes every quarter will be a new class for middle school students. This class is not performance based, but instead focuses more on the music history, theory, appreciation, and real world application of music. This will be a class filled with presentations, research projects, and discussions.
Wrapping up the 2018-2019 School Year....
The High Plains music program has had another very busy and successful year of bringing music to our community with over 30 performances and events. Our band program continues to grow with the retention of 5th-grade band, our second solo & ensemble festival, and various concerts. We also began our very first auditioned Jazz Ensemble this past Fall. The HPS choirs have had multiple opportunities to sing in our community including an Eagles and TSD festivals. We have many students represented in district groups such as Honor Band, Honor Choir, 6th grade choir festival, and the TSD Jazz Retreat. All middle school students were also able to visit Boettcher Concert Hall to hear the Colorado Symphony Orchestra perform. Our elementary students have each had an impressive concert this year in addition to field trips, exploring new instruments, and making new musical connections. This school year was an unforgettable and we are looking forward to making more music next year!
A Little About High Plains...
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Bison RESPECT:
Responsible Empathetic Safe Persevering Empowered Curious Trustworthy |
High Plains is an early childhood through eighth-grade STEAM school fueled by innovative and authentic learning opportunities where all members feel safe, valued, and empowered. Students are immersed in the inquiry process while taking risks and engaging in issues facing our community in order to have a positive impact on our world
today, tomorrow, and in years to come.
HPS Motto: Charging through failures, Stampeding through challenges
today, tomorrow, and in years to come.
HPS Motto: Charging through failures, Stampeding through challenges
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
Real world, relevant, and responsive.
Schools that use a STEAM framework to develop instruction are intentionally designing units and lessons to integrate concepts from science, math, history, and the arts. Students learn the skills and knowledge in these content areas to support their reading, writing, and communication skills but then take that knowledge to an application level in an effort to help them understand why they are learning what they are learning. Technology and the engineering design process are taught to and used by students to apply their content learning in real world, relevant, and meaningful ways through a problem based learning approach. Students create and design new products or experiences to solve relevant, real-world problems. Through this problem based approach students develop their critical thinking skills, local and global awareness, and communication and collaborative skills. A STEAM framework and problem based learning approach sparks students’ creativity and helps them develop character traits such as perseverance, responsibility, and citizenship that will serve them well throughout their life.
Real world, relevant, and responsive.
Schools that use a STEAM framework to develop instruction are intentionally designing units and lessons to integrate concepts from science, math, history, and the arts. Students learn the skills and knowledge in these content areas to support their reading, writing, and communication skills but then take that knowledge to an application level in an effort to help them understand why they are learning what they are learning. Technology and the engineering design process are taught to and used by students to apply their content learning in real world, relevant, and meaningful ways through a problem based learning approach. Students create and design new products or experiences to solve relevant, real-world problems. Through this problem based approach students develop their critical thinking skills, local and global awareness, and communication and collaborative skills. A STEAM framework and problem based learning approach sparks students’ creativity and helps them develop character traits such as perseverance, responsibility, and citizenship that will serve them well throughout their life.
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About Mrs. LemonsShawna teaches music to all grade levels at High Plains K8 School. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, and this is her fifth year teaching. Shawna and her husband Chad are both musicians and enjoy making and listening to music with their friends and family. She aims to show students how to make real world connections with their schooling experience, and she achieves that through her strong relationships with students. Shawna is also the middle school volleyball coach.
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