Curriculum Options for Schools
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Integral Steps works with schools and educational groups to provide quality programs, tailored according to age and need. In addition to our weekly classes, we provide workshops for professionals, one-off events and camps as well as 'taster courses' that allow you to sample some of our curricula.
What ages are you interested in? Ages 0-5 | Ages 5-8 | Ages 6-18 | Short courses and workshops |
We would love to hear from you! Contact us with questions about the curriculum or to discuss program fees. Email [email protected] or call (720) 577-5441. We would love to hear from you! Contact us with questions about the curriculum or to discuss program fees. Email [email protected] or call (720) 577-5441. |
Preschool
Music Together®
Music-making for little ones and their parents using Music Together's signature programming, offering an array of beautiful songs and activities the whole family can enjoy. Sing songs, build instruments, move, and experience music!
Mini BAMM (Biology | Art | Music in Motion)
Integral Steps' unique curriculum makes learning fun by combining songs, dance, biology activities, and art. Children learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts and music. This is a condensed version of our BAMM class, aimed at younger children.
Mini SAMM (Spanish | Art | Music in Motion)
Inspire students with a rich combination of Spanish through Art with our music curriculum inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics - a playful approach to learning music through rhythmic motions, ear-training, and improvisation. Each class is divided into two parts: one kinesthetically based, exploring music through the joy of movement, and the other integrating learning Spanish through the expression of Art. This is a condensed version of our SAMM class, aimed at younger children.
Music in Motion
Music in Motion is a movement-based music curriculum introducing concepts like rhythm, melody, and harmony in a social and imaginative way. Students embody music joyfully through creative games, improvisation, and expression. Music in Motion is focused not only on vivid musical foundations but also supports children's emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
Music-making for little ones and their parents using Music Together's signature programming, offering an array of beautiful songs and activities the whole family can enjoy. Sing songs, build instruments, move, and experience music!
Mini BAMM (Biology | Art | Music in Motion)
Integral Steps' unique curriculum makes learning fun by combining songs, dance, biology activities, and art. Children learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts and music. This is a condensed version of our BAMM class, aimed at younger children.
Mini SAMM (Spanish | Art | Music in Motion)
Inspire students with a rich combination of Spanish through Art with our music curriculum inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics - a playful approach to learning music through rhythmic motions, ear-training, and improvisation. Each class is divided into two parts: one kinesthetically based, exploring music through the joy of movement, and the other integrating learning Spanish through the expression of Art. This is a condensed version of our SAMM class, aimed at younger children.
Music in Motion
Music in Motion is a movement-based music curriculum introducing concepts like rhythm, melody, and harmony in a social and imaginative way. Students embody music joyfully through creative games, improvisation, and expression. Music in Motion is focused not only on vivid musical foundations but also supports children's emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
School-Year Curricula - (28 weeks, 1 class/week)
Ages 5-8
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Music in Motion
Music in Motion is a movement-based music curriculum introducing concepts like rhythm, melody, and harmony in a social and imaginative way. Students embody music joyfully through creative games, improvisation, and expression. Music in Motion is focused not only on vivid musical foundations but also supports children's emotional, intellectual, and physical development. This curriculum is inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics and is part of a musicianship sequence that students can continue through age 14. BAMM (Biology | Art | Music in Motion) Integral Steps' unique curriculum, developed by a team of passionate education- and child-development specialists, makes learning fun by combining songs, dance, biology activities, and art. Children learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts and music. SAMM (Spanish | Art | Music in Motion) Inspire students with a rich combination of Spanish through Art combined with our curriculum inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics - a playful approach to learning music through rhythmic motions, ear-training, and improvisation. Each class is divided into two parts: one kinesthetically based, exploring music through the joy of movement, and the other integrating learning Spanish through the expression of art. Piano Moves and Flute Moves Learn foundational music skills in a fun, Suzuki- and Dalcroze-inspired group class! Using familiar songs, fun dances and partner work, this small 50 minute class allows students to learn rhythmic and tonal patterns, how to read music, and improvisation and composition skills. The class includes 20 minute semi-private instrumental lessons in groups of 2-5 students. Culminating in short performances at the end of every 10-week term, Instrumental Stepping Stones teaches kids to conquer stage fright, enjoy performing, and become lifelong musicians! |
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School-Year Curricula - (28 weeks, 1 class/week)
Ages 6 - 18
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Rhythmic-Solfège I, II, III, IV, and V
The Dalcroze Rhythmic-Solfège sequence provides all of the necessary building blocks to achieve success with any instrument. Rhythmic Solfège builds on the principles of learning music through movement with the addition of focused musical study on keyboard percussion; the end goal of the sequence is comprehensive musicianship! Students who complete the entire sequence will have the same competency of any college-level freshman conservatory student. Suzuki Piano / Suzuki Flute Suzuki Piano is an add-on to the Rhythmic Solfège Sequence, where students apply the theory and musicality they're learning in Rhythmic Solfège to learning piano or flute. Instrumental Academy The Instrumental Academy at Integral Steps is unique in that it offers students of all ages and abilities a truly integrated learning experience. Our faculty is comprised of highly sought-after, trained teacher, proficient in integrative education and provide students with exciting performance opportunities. |
Thank you to The Dalcroze School of Music and Movement for providing this curriculum. |
Short Courses and Workshops
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(6-8 week short course, 2-3 sequenced classes, single workshop)
Adapting to Your Needs Our aim is to work with music teachers and support their school-year goals and multi-year program objectives. Dedicating time to musicianship training away from the instrument can bring incredible changes in students’ engagement, focus, and musical understanding. We are eager for students to apply their learning in the instrumental and vocal ensemble rehearsal. For this, we rely on music teachers’ expertise in their particular curriculum, repertoire, and students. In a short course or workshop, we can create a curriculum which meets your goals and needs. The curriculum will be based on the students’ ages, musical experience, and specific musical content objectives. For band and orchestra programs, we are happy to think creatively about incorporating the students’ instruments as a replacement for the metallophone. |
Looking at one of our programs in depth:
an example of what to expect from the curriculum
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Solfège Solfège teaches musicians how to hear with their eyes and see with their ears. That is, students learn to listen internally and imagine how the notes and rhythms that they hear would look like if these items were written down. The converse is also true; students might see notes and rhythms on the page and know how they should sound without the aid of a piano or other instrument. Solfège Solfège teaches musicians how to hear with their eyes and see with their ears. That is, students learn to listen internally and imagine how the notes and rhythms that they hear would look like if these items were written down. The converse is also true; students might see notes and rhythms on the page and know how they should sound without the aid of a piano or other instrument. Metallophone as a tool for learning Students will bring their own personal metallophone to class each week. This will be a one-time purchase for the multi-year program. There will be assignments each week that will involve the students learning songs to play on their instrument and to sing while they play. Metallophone as a tool for learning Students will bring their own personal metallophone to class each week. This will be a one-time purchase for the multi-year program. There will be assignments each week that will involve the students learning songs to play on their instrument and to sing while they play. |
Juried Evaluations At the end of the year, there will be juried evaluations to advance into the next Rhythmic-Solfège level. These exams give the child and parent a tangible goal and ensure quality in the program. All components to the exams will be given at least 2 months prior to the exam date so that everyone is prepared and the experience is a successful and rewarding one. Sometimes, a student may not be ready to advance. The decision to not take an exam will be made together with the Director, parent, and student. Juried Evaluations At the end of the year, there will be juried evaluations to advance into the next Rhythmic-Solfège level. These exams give the child and parent a tangible goal and ensure quality in the program. All components to the exams will be given at least 2 months prior to the exam date so that everyone is prepared and the experience is a successful and rewarding one. Sometimes, a student may not be ready to advance. The decision to not take an exam will be made together with the Director, parent, and student. Assignments and Homework Assignments and homework will be a regular part of the curriculum, as well as a commitment to practice at least 10 minutes each day, 5 days each week. This practice is essential for continued musical development and deep learning. It will also help establish good practice habits for instrumental and vocal training. Assignments and Homework Assignments and homework will be a regular part of the curriculum, as well as a commitment to practice at least 10 minutes each day, 5 days each week. This practice is essential for continued musical development and deep learning. It will also help establish good practice habits for instrumental and vocal training. |
Musical Goals Note-reading on the staff, sight-singing, and rhythm reading will be specifically addressed each week. Students will learn to sing with the names of the notes using letter names and the scale degree function use numbers. Musical Goals Note-reading on the staff, sight-singing, and rhythm reading will be specifically addressed each week. Students will learn to sing with the names of the notes using letter names and the scale degree function use numbers. Musical goals for each level are outlined in the PDF documents linked here:
Since the focus of this program is musically driven, we have notated the main objectives that each year will cover so that parents, teachers, and students can know what level of musicianship is expected at each level. Proper placement is important, as 7-year-old students learn differently than 11-year-old or 15-year-old students, both corporally and mentally. |
