WELCOME TO THE
UNIOTO ELEMENTARY MUSIC WEBSITE!
Hello! My name is Shirley Brown and I am the general music teacher for grades K-5.
This website will be updated throughout the school year in order to inform you of upcoming events in the elementary music department. Check back often for updates!
About Me
BA in Music Education with Piano Concentration from Anderson University, IN, 1986
MME in Music Education with Kodaly Emphasis, Certification Level I, II and III from Capital University, OH, 2008
+15 from Ashland University, OH, 2009
Orff Level I, Summer 2016
Orff Level II, Summer 2017
Orff Level III, Summer 2019
Philosophy of Music Education
Music education, an essential form of communication, fosters personal expression, critical thinking, listening skills and a life-long appreciation for music.
Purpose of Elementary Music Education
The purpose of elementary music education is to give students the gift of music literacy. Students will receive comprehensive training in:
- Rhythm
- Solfege
- Sight-singing
- Listening
- Writing
- Performing
- Creating
- Aural & visual memory perceptions
Check the Standards page for more info on the Kodaly Method of Music Education.
Contact
Shirley BrownUnioto Elementary School 138 Sandusky Blvd Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4103
shirleybrown@gotanks.org