PHILOSOPHY

Taken from the Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Denver, 2010:

            Music is pervasive in our world.  It is a universal means of individual epression that transcends language.  It is a part of every culture and of all creation.  Music is a means of individual expression, of communal sharing, and of worship. It is especially important in the history of the Catholic Church. “The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as a combination of sacred music and words, iit forms a necessary or integral part of solemn liturgy.” (Catechisim of the Catholic Church, #1156). 

            Music education is an investment in the well-being of children.  Performing, creating and responding to music, the fundamental music processes in which humans engage, are addressed in this curriculum.  Education allows students to express themselves in music, to enjoy music created by others, to be more discriminating consumers of commercially produced music and to value a variety of musical expression.