THE ~ MUSIC DEPARTMENT Unscheduled to work time with provides students Group practices program, The Music more is a medium sensitive, more in which, flexible, reward and more lead comes to with through fluent, a chance for teachers individually. an enjoyable actual which, and arts performance. a child more fine may original. become Whether it be an improvisation with a guitar, creative rhythmic dance, or words set to music, the result may be a personal satisfaction and growth of the human spirit. Intellectual aspects of music may lead the student to greater understanding and challenge. They might also be pursued with deadening in music effect here encounters, at and upon interest, Wahlquist, in mental we skill enthusiasm engage the and creativity. student development, but not we Because only also in emerse congruent fields of sound and through such experiences seek to attending, responding, and valuizing aspects of their being. of this, intellectual them in educate the Part of the total experience involves a third dimension, that of actual performance. From this interpretation and production become part of our kinesthetic memory and reservoir of response patterns, We provide students at Wahlquist with experiences in music in that they may become better persons. This is accomplished through expansion of these powers to see and create beauty. order an Available in our curriculum are classes of various interests. General music is offered those seventh grade students who do not wish to enter into the instrumental program. Band and orchestra supplement the needs of those desiring a beginning instrument, with eventual progress into the Wahlquist Band and the Advanced Eagle Band. The vocal student may select a glee class in the 8th grade with emphasis on teaching fundamentals and proper techniques. The 9th grade is a select group who exhibit definite desires to further their music ability. This consists of a Concert Choir and ensemble group the Melodettes. With these classes the student has an opportunity for a full experience in the cultural aspects of music. - 160 -