Darien Music Department

Darien Music Department Richard D. Sadlon, Director Darien High School 80 High School Lane Darien, CT 06820 203.655.3981, ext. 2250 203.655.3981, ext. 2329

Click here for the 2009-2010 Concert Calendar			Welcome to the Darien Music Department! Welcome to the website of the Darien Public Schools Music Department. We have an exciting year of musical experiences planned for our students on all grade levels and look forward to sharing the accomplishments of our students with you at our scores of programs and public concerts presented throughout the year. The numerous benefits that a quality music education contributes to a child's total educational learning experience have been well documented in current research and the Music teachers in our district are dedicated to providing a comprehensive, sequential, standards-based curriculum of musical experiences and opportunities for all students in the Darien Public Schools. Please feel free to communicate your questions or concerns regarding any aspect of our music program with us at any time. Sincerely, Richard D. Sadlon Director of Music

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		The Music of East Asia During the 2009-2010 school year, the Music Department of the Darien Public Schools will be engaged in curriculum-based projects that will focus on study of the Music of East Asia with all of the students in the district. The teachers in the Darien Music Department will devote Professional Development time and resources to learning more about historical and cultural perspective, performance practices and will develop teaching strategies to deliver instruction and musical experiences that engage our students in the Music of East Asia. Our ultimate goal is that all of the students in the Darien Public Schools (K-12) experience the music of East Asia in meaningful musical activities that lead toward a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions and people. Collaboration with the Darien Music for Youth Foundation will provide opportunities for live musical performances in the schools and the library/media centers throughout the district will assist with providing resources to classroom teachers. This project will offer opportunities that encourage interdisciplinary connections and create meaningful, life-long learning experiences for our students.
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