Music Matters

The music program at Soquel Elementary reflects our commitment to arts education for all our students. Our fully credentialed music teacher works with students in all grades, Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Our music program is guided by the Soquel District’s music standards to provide a consistent, systematic curriculum. Music classes at Soquel Elementary not only emphasize singing and playing instruments, but also develop music skills in many areas. Students study music theory and ear training, listen, compose, improvise and perform.

Our school-wide chorus with over 80 members is open to all students in grades three through five. They meet every week on Wednesdays to sings songs from all over the world in English, Spanish, Shona, Hebrew, Latin and many other languages.

We have guest performers and teachers including members of the Santa Cruz Jazz Society, as well as a weekly music club where students can work on specific compositions or just have fun exploring the instruments.

Our program benefits from many wonderful music resources including: a designated music classroom, a full set of Orff xylophones, an international collection of hand percussion, recorders and guitars. All students participate in grade level concerts for family and friends, as well as individual and small group performances.

Likewise, our Chorus presents several concerts during the year, and performs at most school events, as well as throughout the greater community.

The H&S Club raises funds for this program to be offered at our school.

For more information, contact our school office at 464-5655.

Music Instructor: Diane Bock