General Music
Cumberland's music program is based on the philosophy and practice of Orff Schulwerk, a dynamic approach to music education developed by the composer Carl Orff and his colleague, Gunild Keetman.
Orff Schulwerk is a way to teach and learn music. This approach is based on things children like to do: sing, chant rhymes, clap, dance and keep a beat on anything near at hand. This begins from the premise that every child is innately musical and naturally loves to play, sing and dance. Students learn songs, dances and instrumental pieces from all over the world and from different genres on Orff instruments, but they also add their own ideas to the musical experiences through improvisation, composition and group choreography.
Ms. Cruz teaches Music for K4 - 5th grade students.
For more information about the music program offered at Cumberland School, please visit Ms. Cruz's website link below:
Orchestra
Fourth grade orchestra students receive large group instruction for 40 minutes each week. Fifth grade orchestra students receive focused small group instruction for 35 minutes each week, and full orchestra rehearsals as needed prior to concerts and events.
Ms. Annin teaches 4th and 5th grade orchestra.
For more information about the orchestra program, see Ms. Annin's website link below:
Band
Band instruction is open to any interested 5th graders. 5th grade band students meet for 35 minutes of small group instruction and two 35 minute large ensemble rehearsals each week.
Mr. Carson teaches 5th grade band.
For more information about the orchestra program, see Mr. Carson's website link below:
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