At Upland, we recognize the musical potential in every child.  The music program at Upland is designed to provide opportunities to develop emotionally, intellectually and aesthetically through creative experiences. Through music students discover and develop interests, talents and perspectives and gain skills that they will use for a lifetime.

"Through music students discover and develop interests, talents and perspectives and gain skills that they will use for a lifetime."

All students create their own compositions, practice performance skills and explore musical technology in a variety of ways. The focus of music in the Lower School is to have fun while learning the fundamentals.  Students sing, dance, and play instruments to develop their musical skills. Through singing games, musical improvisation, and other creative teaching techniques, students begin to learn how to read music in the treble clef and identify musical symbols.  They explore music of other cultures and are given many opportunities to perform throughout the year.

Upper School students are given even more opportunities to grow as musicians and performers.  Within the general music classroom, students learn about reading and writing music in the treble and bass clefs.  Students also create their own compositions in the computer lab.  Each upper school student performs in two instrumental ensembles: Bell Choir and Orff Ensemble.  They can also participate in Chorus and the Vocal Ensemble, our select singing group.

At Upland, music encourages students to think creatively, to constantly evaluate, experiment, and listen critically not only to music but to the world around them.  The music program provides successful performance opportunities that build both skill and confidence in an enjoyable, encouraging environment.