Music

At Earl Grey School, students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 participate in the music program.

In Grades 1-6, students are exposed to a wide variety of musical experiences including singing, movement, drama and instrumental play. Through these experiences they discover their singing voice, develop music literacy skills, cultivate curiosity and creativity, and have a lot of fun! Students begin learning how explore music through a variety of percussion instruments, glockenspiels, marimbas, xylophones and drums!

In Grades 7-8, students learn to play the guitar. Students in guitar class learn everything from how to play tablature and chords both solo and with a group to how to tune and restring a guitar. Guitar students have numerous performance and peer teaching opportunities throughout the year to enhance their skills and further their musical learning.

Arts Explosion is an exciting opportunity for students grade 1-6 to enhance their love of art and foster arts education. 

Once every school day cycle, all students participate in one hour of art classes taught by members of Earl Grey staff who have arts knowledge and experience to share! Students mix with their peers from other classrooms to experience art disciplines such as visual art, drama, music, dance, STEAM, and so much more! 

Earl Grey School hosts two whole-school concerts each year that feature student singing, acting, dancing, and playing instruments!

Earl Grey concerts are a wonderful opportunity to showcase student learning, and additionally to build performance skills and experience. Students will participate in rehearsals to prepare for a live show with professional lighting and sound to celebrate their artistic achievements! 

Junior High students have an opportunity to learn and take on leadership roles during concert preparation and performance, such as stagehands, set designers, and assistant sound technicians. 

The concert dates for the 2024-25 school year are Thursday, December 19 and Thursday, April 24.