Elementary Art and Music

Overview

All children are offered two periods of general music and visual art each week. Fourth and fifth graders in all elementary schools can enroll in the instrumental music program.

Art

Elementary students create 2-D and 3-D art, using vast array of media. 

General Music

Students participate in general music lessons and may also choose to take part in their school chorus. Fifth-grade students can audition for the annual FCPS Elementary Honors Chorus.

Instrumental Music

All fourth and fifth grade students may participate in band or orchestra at their elementary schools. Instrumental lessons are offered once a week. 

smARTS

The annual smARTS series at the Weinberg Center for the Arts gives elementary school students the chance to attend a live musical or theater production.

For more information, click the link below for the EVPA program events and essential curriculum:

Elementary VPA website

Contacts

Susan Thomas
Curriculum Specialist

(301) 644-5161

Renee Rosa
Administrative Secretary

(301) 644-5161
Fax:  301-644-5241

An image of a student's art work at Youth Art Month gallery.

Students can showcase their art work during Youth Art Month exhibits, including this one at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center.