Music

Singing, speaking, playing instruments, moving and improvising in a student-centered environment make music exciting at Bear Creek. Students connect across the curriculum, integrating science, math, technology and literature into their musical learning. The goal is for students to leave Bear Creek as music doers and appreciators.

The Boulder Valley Music Curriculum provides the foundation for quality music instruction for students and represents the core program for which all schools are accountable. The Boulder Valley Academic Standards in music are the topical organization of the concepts and skills all Colorado students should know and be able to do throughout their preschool through twelfth-grade experience.

1. Expression of Music - The expression of music is the demonstration of human thought and emotion through the medium of performance, which is a product of knowledge and skills gained in the study of music.

2. Creation of Music - The creation of music is the demonstration of learned skills in the composition, improvisation, and arranging of music. Creating music involves writing music, fashioning new music from an existing piece of music, or forming an entirely new piece of music.

3. Theory of Music - The theory of music is the understanding of the distinctive language, conventions, mechanics, and structure of organized sound. Investigation of music theory allows for a more complete understanding of all aspects of the musical process, including musical performance and composition.

4. Aesthetic Valuation of Music - The value of music focuses on the knowledge needed to make an informed evaluation and to provide a well-thought-out critique about a musical piece. It also addresses the beauty, heart, and soul: the aesthetics of music. Valuing music will permit individuals to distinguish between a scholarly and an individual judgment of music.

BVSD Specialists Rotation

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Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who LOVE to sing! 🎤

Spotlights, our before-school choir, is BACK—

and we want YOU to be part of it!

Spotlights is more than just learning songs. It’s a chance to sing your heart out, make new friends, build confidence, and be part of a team! In choir, students get to discover what their voice can do, learn how to sing together, cheer each other on, and create music that sounds even more amazing when everyone joins in. And who knows—you might surprise yourself with just how awesome you can sound!

And, of course… we have FUN! 🎶

Spotlights is for ALL 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
You do not need to be an experienced singer or have a “perfect” voice. If you enjoy singing, are willing to participate, and want to be part of a team, there is a place for you in Spotlights!