Music

Music Together:

OLBS is a Music Together Preschool. Music Together classes are given once a week to 3K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.  Families receive printed music books with download codes for the songs, and are welcome to participate in the weekly Music Together class with their child.

General Music Classes:

3K - one 30 minute Music Together class per week plus one additional 30 minute general music class per week.

Pre-K - one 30 minute Music Together class per week plus two additional 30 minute general music classes per week. (general music classes increase to 40 minutes in January)

Kindergarten – one 30 minute Music Together class per week plus one additional 50 minute general music class per week.

Grades 1-8 – one 50 general minute class per week.

Google Classroom:

Grades K-8 have a Google Classroom site for Music. Technology is incorporated in the lessons through use of the Google Classroom site, the Quizizz website and app, research projects and homeworks, video excerpts, and listening examples.

Instrumental Music Classes:

Rhythm Band Instruments - From 3K thru and including 2nd grade, in the general music class and in Music Together, various rhythm band instruments are used; such as castanets, tambourines, hand drums, jingle bells, etc.

Recorder instruction begins in third grade general music class and continues throughout 4th and 5th grades.

Guitar Club: Small group Guitar lessons are offered beginning in first grade. Classes are once a week during recess. (Annual fee)

School band:  flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums, and bells are offered through Paul Effman Music Service beginning in third grade. Classes are offered after school. 

Violin lessons are also offered by the Paul Effman Music Service.

(Monthly fee payable to Paul Effman Music Service required)

Liturgical Music: All students in grades K - 8 are prepared to sing at school masses.

Performance Opportunities: Two concerts per year (Christmas and Spring)

Our music curriculum follows the New York State and National Core Standards for Music Education and attempt to incorporate many varied musical experiences. To this end, we have participated in the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Beginnings Program, Queens Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concerts, The National Anthem Project, and the Artist in Residence Program.

Our goal is to provide the children with as many opportunities as possible to experience and participate in music making so that they may develop a life-long love of music.


Spring Concert 2022