Music
Instructor: Michaella Prussack
WGA Students participate in music class weekly for 45 minutes. In Ms.
Prussack’s music class, students learn about music literacy, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. Students will be introduced to a variety of repertoire including folk songs and dances, patriotic music, instrumental playing techniques, and orchestral pieces by various composers. Instruments that are utilized in music class are percussion instruments {such as: glockenspiels, metallophones, xylophones, triangles, drums, shakers, etc…}, the soprano recorder, and soprano ukulele.
Amazing Music Spotlight
The 2019-2020 Walnut Glen Academy Honor Choir, has been invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Centennial Convention on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. WGA Honor Choir will also have the opportunity to perform at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas.
WGA Music Resources Webpage
Tips for Parents
- Find a special spot in your home for your child to sing or play an instrument.
- Establish a time or each day to practice their singing or instrument playing.
- Positive feedback for your child will set them ups or success!
- Musical sounds take time and practice, refrain from negative remarks about your child’s playing.
- Take your child to see professional and amateur performances or show them musicals and movies that show positive role models in the music industry.
- Sing and play with your child! My favorite memories growing up are from singing a variety of music with my family.