At Johnson Elementary, each student has two 30-minute music instruction classes each week. Students learn to express themselves through performing music, creating and improvising music, studying music theory, and discussing the aesthetic evaluation of music.
Every first through fifth-grade student is involved in one music program, concert, or musical each year. These music programs entail general classroom content, Colorado Academic Standards for Music, and student choice.
All third-grade students are given the district's written and performance music assessments in the fall and spring. Students in all grades are assessed through music participation, performance, melodic and rhythmic aural identification, expression, compositions, improvisations, and written work.
All fourth and fifth-grade students attend a Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra concert. They also attend a special concert performed by the Webber band, orchestra, and choir in preparation for their Middle School years' music choices. Also, 4th or 5th-grade students can audition for the Poudre School District’s Honor Choir concert.
Husky Choir is open to all 4th and 5th-grade students. This choir begins in October with rehearsals on Wednesday afternoons each week after school and occasional additional rehearsals if needed. The choir performs in two concerts during the school year and sometimes at school events and assemblies. Last year we performed the Star Spangled Banner for a Rockies game at Coors Field! In addition, we have led a Winter Caroling Event at Old Town Churn in Fort Collins along with holiday characters and delicious treats for the last two years. We hope to continue those events and perform more in the community. Please contact Ms. Mathias if you have an event or community place for us to perform.
Johnson Music Programs for 2024 - 2025
Mark your calendars for music programs this school year in the Johnson Gym. Husky Choir Letters will be passed out in September and all 4th and 5th graders are welcome to join. More choir information will be in the letter. See below for the QR code for the Johnson Elementary Music Instagram page and join for music program reminders and a view into the Johnson Elementary Music Classroom.
5th Grade Performance - Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. in Johnson gym, Call 5:30 p.m. in music room
3rd and 4th Grade Winter Performance - Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnson gym, Call 5:30 p.m. in the music room
Husky Choir Winter Performance - Wednesday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnson gym, Call 5:30 p.m. in the music room
1st and 2nd Grade Performance - Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnson gym, Call 5:30 p.m. in the music room
Husky Choir Spring Performance - Thursday, May 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnson gym, Call 5:30 p.m. in the music room
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