Music

Music

At Minnehaha Academy, our students become music makers, find joy in making music, and develop the tools to be savvy creators and consumers of music. Most importantly, students inspire each other with the development of their gifts, and bring glory to God while making music with their friends!

We know that participating in music helps develop language and reasoning, increases coordination, and gives children a sense of achievement. Becoming a music maker also builds imagination and intellectual curiosity, as well as instills habits of discipline. 

Your child will reap all these benefits, while having a great time in music class! From singing alone and with others to playing a variety of instruments, your child will learn to play drums, unpitched percussion, recorders, and barred instruments (like xylophones). In addition to performing, they will learn to listen and respond to music and describe aspects of what they hear. 

While all students participate in music from PK-5, they also have the option to start a band or orchestra instrument in fifth grade.

Because of the wonderful music program at MA, I have seen my normally quiet, reserved son burst out of his shell. It is a very special thing to have your child’s potential cultivated in such a personal and uplifting way." Parent of a first grader