Amityville students benefit from latest music education

The music offerings provided for students in the Amityville Public School District continue to grow in leaps and bounds, with a particular emphasis placed on the Orff Method. This model of music education focuses on developing students' musical creativity, unlike traditional music programs, which dictate that students must learn to read music right away in order to be self-guided and independent musicians.

Orff instruments also distinguish it from other music education methods. Orff uses xylophones and various "metalophones" that feature removable bars. This allows music educators to change bars for different modes, or to remove unnecessary bars to avoid confusing young students. These instruments also provide greater flexibility for children who have handicaps.

The Middle School has received new Orff keyboards to be used in conjunction with the music curriculum, and elementary students around the district are making beautiful music with new their new Orff instruments. In addition, members of the Amityville music department continue to receive special staff development sessions and training through Hofstra University.

Shown in the photo are Park Avenue students, enjoying a music class with their new Orff instruments.

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