THE KETTERING MUSIC EXPLORATORY PROGRAM

 

It all startS IN EXPLORATORY MUSIC…

WHAT is it? The Kettering City Schools offer a unique and exciting program to all interested 6th graders called Exploratory Music! This program takes place during the first nine weeks of 6 th grade. Exploratory music is scheduled during the school day and does not take students out of other classes or after-school programs. Students are introduced to real band and orchestra instruments, taking part in a “hands-on experience” that will help guide them to a successful instrument choice.

WHY should my child stay involved in music? Music students have the opportunity to develop a life-long love of music and participate in well- known successful music programs that annually earn state and national awards. They find themselves in a second-to-none peer group and studies have found music students maintain higher grade point averages and score higher on standardized tests. According to several other studies, music programs develop traits like creativity, innovation, and teamwork that are prized by future employers and considered imperative to success in the global economy.

NEW IN 2022 - All students will be enrolled in Exploratory music unless they choose to “opt out” on the 6th grade scheduling form.  There is no need to do anything further with enrollment if you want your child to continue in music.

NEW 2022 SINGING OPTION - Students who participate in Exploratory Music can choose to add a 9-week exploratory singing option as an additional fine arts elective! This is highly recommended for students with an interest in music.

 
“High school students who take music courses score significantly better on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers, according to a new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology.

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Featured video - Musical Athletes!

Featured video - Musical Athletes!

Contact Us

Lesley Johnson, Music Dept. Secretary
Phone: 937-499-2647
lesley.johnson@ketteringschools.org
Music Department Office Hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Kettering Fairmont High School
3301 Shroyer Road
Kettering, OH 45429