St. Joseph Music Department
Music at St. Joseph's Catholic School -
All classes go over music pertaining to school mass.
Prek-Kindergarten: The students are learning how music is formed and how it is connected to movement. We started this year with name and circle games. Focusing on steady beat and recognizing music notation
1st-5th: The beginning of the year is a general review of circle games and focus in rhythm.
6th-8th: There is a a deep dive into music genres, and emphasis in reading and playing rhythm and pitch.
This year we will be going over an instrument a week. Starting with its conception and adaptation in music through out the years. Look forward to a conversation with your student about the instrument of the week!
Bio
Steven Showstead is from Orlando, Florida where he had multiple influences to teach music. His college professor from Valencia College, Mr. Mike Davis, is a VanderCook College of Music Alumn and promoted Steven to attend VanderCook College. While at VanderCook, he performed and conducted multiple ensembles and played a variety of instruments. Mr. Showstead is a clarinet major, with a secondary on trumpet, and a ternary on French horn. He has been a full-time chef and has worked in many kitchens for over 10 years. Mr. Showstead has been full time teaching for almost a decade in General Music and wishes to influence his students and promote music appreciation. It is his 10th year here at St. Joseph Catholic School and is also in charge of the STREAM Team at the Joe's.
