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Teacher: Deborah Smith
At Nottingham,
students enjoy a varied music program that actively engages all students
in the development of musical appreciation and performance experiences.
Our goal is to successfully engage students in quality musical
experiences that nurture life-long involvement in music so that they gain
a better understanding of self, sensitivity toward others, and
appreciation for the world in which they live. Student performances are scheduled
throughout the year by each grade level, so be sure to check the events
page each month!
Music is:
- an essential pathway to the development of higher thinking
and reasoning
- a vehicle for creative self-expression where all students can
be successful
- a joyful, inspiring, enriching art form that is worthy of
life-long pursuit
- a means for understanding cultural diversity and fostering
respect for others
Through musical performance, students:
- incorporate many ways of understanding and problem-solving
- develop work habits of persistence, interdependence and
precision
- use critical listening skills to interact creatively and
efficiently with others
- learn about themselves and build self-esteem
Through reading, writing and creating music, students:
- communicate with others regardless of language
- develop creative problem-solving skills
- conceptualize, organize and apply their ideas
- identify with the ideas of others
Nottingham's
Music Department is enriched by:
- Houston Grand Opera - STARS Program - Mr. Gary Gibbs, Director
- Nottingham Fiddlers - Mrs. Pat
Karakas, Violin Instructor
- Spring Branch Arts Partners -
- Young Audiences of Houston - Artists and Residencies
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