McKinley

= At [|McKinley Elementary School] =

McKinley Elementary School has a small but growing music program that started with only three students and now offers lessons in flute, clarinet, french horn, trumpet, and trombone. The participating students get one 45-minute music lesson every Monday as well as music theory instruction. We are hoping to expand the program to have a full band next year, so please parents, sign your child up for music lessons!
 * Instead of a regular spring concert, McKinley students will serenade the other students in their class. Date TBA.**



As the year draws to a close, students may be concerned about their grades in music class. Ms. Donahue offers several options of different essays and projects that students can complete to earn extra credit. Students can earn up to ten points of extra credit by completing the following assignments. Each assignment is worth 5 points on your final grade. Extra Credit Options:


 * Write an essay on your instrument
 * Write an essay on a song or composer we are studying in class
 * Write your own melody for your instrument (at least eight bars)
 * Draw and label the parts of your instrument
 * Think up your own project and have it approved by Ms. Donahue