Overview of Elementary Music

All elementary students get the chance to participate in TWO music classes per week. They go once a week to a general music class and then again to a choir class. In both classes Students are taught musical notes using the Sophege method. They also have the chance to use Drums, Orff instruments, and Boomwhackers to work on rhythm. 

Three Piggy Opera- 2024

Three Piggy Opera is a dramatic retelling of the story of the Three Little Pigs, as told by our first graders. See if you recognize any of these famous characters or classic moments in the story. 

Stone Soup: Presented by Third Grade

Past Events

Our students recently performed in our Black History Month Program. Click the links below to see the product of their hard work. 

2nd Grade Performance

3rd Grade Performance

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-Behind the Scenes in the Music Room-

See a clip of some students learning to play the blues

See a clip of the 1st graders performing The Three Piggy Opera

Meet the Teacher- Marcia Staples

My name is Mrs. Staples. I am happy to be a part of the Academy for Academics and Arts family. Teaching is my passion and each day I'm delighted to share the wonderful knowledge and the joy of music with each child. My Aspiration is for every child to take this Joy and inspire someone.
​I am an alumna of the historical school, Oakwood University. My career in music spans over 23 years. I started my tenure with the Huntsville City Schools in 1997.