We follow the Archdiocese of Philadelphia music guides for each grade, as well as the National Standards for Music Education.
In grades 4th to 8th we continue expanding on our musical concepts for each grade level in the same areas as K-3rd grade. We talk about different styles of music as well as how to compose our own musical pieces.  The students are graded on our lessons through cooperation, participation, assignments, and assessments.

4 = Consistently fulfills responsibility 
3 = Frequently fulfills responsibility
2 = Sometimes fulfills responsibility
1 = Rarely fulfills responsibility.

Students in 4th to 5th are involved in our Christmas and Spring performance.  
Students in 6th are involved in the Spring performance.
Students in grades 7th and 8th are involved in our Living Stations and Spring performance

Students in 4th-8th grade are able and welcome to join band. More information will follow shortly after the start of the school year. Please contact me with any questions or interest!