Fine Arts Programs

Fine Arts play a major role in a student's life.  At Greenfield, our students experience both art and music classes.  The art program which provides a non-verbal release for ideas, emotions, and self-images, causes interaction among students and gives students an opportunity to experience art both as a creator and spectator.  Students in K-7 attend art once per week, and students in 8-12 have the option of taking it as an elective course of study.

 

The music program at Greenfield involves students from pre-school through 12th grade and has as its aim, to increase the sensitivity of all the children to the value of music as art.  Students not only sing in class, but play instruments, dance, conduct, and occasionally compose.

Lower Grades Art Curriculum Overview: K-4th Grade

Art for Kindergarten through 4th grade is taught once a week and aims to meet students at their current level and help their skills grow. Our goals often overlap grade level coursework, and we enjoy using various mediums. 

 

• The Elements of Art: line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space are taught to all students, in varying ways and with different mediums and projects.

• The Principles of Design: contrast, balance, emphasis, unity, pattern, movement and rhythm are featured more in depth at the high school level.

• Students are not graded on talent; they are graded on work completed on time, following directions, and their understanding of the subject.

 

 

 

Music class is taught to Preschool and Kindergarten students once a week.  First, second, third and fourth graders come twice a week for 30 minutes each.  Fifth and sixth graders come once a week for a full period. 

Seventh and eight graders have the following electives from which to choose:

 

 

Students in grades three, four, five and six have the opportunity to sing in "13th Harmony". This group meets after school once a week and performs at various events on campus and in the community.

 

 

Third, fourth and fifth graders go to Raleigh each year to hear the North Carolina Symphony.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Chapter #5579

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for upper school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Tri-M advocates for the importance and value of music education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

To be eligible, students must be participating in a music class or ensemble for at least one semester of the current school year, have an A average in their music class, maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and exhibit character strength that includes demonstration of service, leadership, and cooperation.