Berkwood Hedge is the home of Los Mapaches, a multi-age children's afterschool ensemble performing music from the Andes & Latin America.
Music
The Berkwood Hedge music program is based on the philosophy of Zoltan Kodály, a Hungarian composer and music educator. Children learn the fundamentals of music through singing games that allow them to explore and enjoy music. Musical concepts, such as beat, rhythm, melody, and in-tune singing, are learned through songs and games.
The kindergarten year focuses on learning songs, encouraging creativity in games and dances, singing in tune, and understanding the concepts of beat and rhythm. Beginning in first grade and continuing through fifth, students perform, read and write music, and explore composition. Drums, hand percussion, tone bells, Orff instruments, and recorders are used throughout the grades to practice the musical concepts students are learning. Each spring, students perform for the community.