News & Views Fall 2000

Take a Closer Look at Music

In this installation of our ongoing series highlighting the programs and services that make Springer School and Center an outstanding community resource, we turn our focus to the Music Department, headed by Judy McMahon.

As part of Springer's curriculum, every student attends music class once a week. Classes are taught in group settings and allow for many different styles of learning. Mrs. McMahon applies many of the same strategies as students' classroom teachers. For example, lessons are presented in visual, auditory, and hands-on styles, allowing each student to learn in the way that best suits her/his style. Classes are also arranged into developmentally appropriate lessons. This means that Primary students are given a basic introduction to musical styles, musicians, and instruments, while Upper School students might study music theory, individual composers, and learn to play specific instruments.