Music is a vital part of the life at Meadowbrook School. From classroom
activities through musicals, all students receive a well rounded education
including music appreciation and performance.
At Meadowbrook School, we believe that each child has some innate talent
which must be nurtured, improved upon, and refined. This is done through
a variety of activities appropriate to the age of the child.
In music class, we provide a broad range of experiences in an atmosphere
that encourages creative expression and active participation. These
activities include playing instruments, singing, creative movement, and
music appreciation. Learning to play the recorder is a highlight of
third grade. The fourth and fifth grade students play the choir chimes.
Every child has the opportunity to perform in a musical each year. The
preschool, first to third grades, and the fourth to sixth grades each
prepare a musical at different times of the year. In the year 2002-2003,
the preschool performed a musical called, "The 4 Seasons".
The first to third grades students performed "That's What Kids Do". The
fourth to sixth grade students performed an overview of ancient
civilizations in the musical "Dig It". Each performance was a huge success.
Meadowbrook School encourages each child to develop personal talents
and music skills by participating in special ensembles for the upper
class students. The Meadowbrook Singers is a vocal ensemble which
practices after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. They perform
for the Winter Concert and the Spring Concert and give concerts to the
community. They have also performed the national anthem for the Harlem
Globetrotters and the Philadelphia Phantoms.
The Meadowbrook Chimes is a select group of students who wish to further
their music reading skills. They practice on Monday and Thursday during
recess. The Meadowbrook Chimes perform for various school concerts.
From the classroom activities to performance ensembles, music plays an
active part in the Meadowbrook School life. We are proud of the emerging
talents displayed by our students.