Intermediate grades 4-6
In the grade specific categories below you can see the list of core songs we will learn in several of the grades this year. Here are some of our other favorite songs this year.
- Drill, Ye Tarriers
- Away to America
- Fifty Nifty United States
- Freedom Is Coming
- Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round
- Siyahamba
- Saman! The Dance of a Thousand Hands
The following songs form the core curriculum for each grade throughout the district. Many other songs, song games, and dances are taught as well. Come visit your child's music class for a first hand look at what we're
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learning.
4th Grade Core Songs
- America the Beautiful
- Blow, Ye Winds
- Down in the Valley
- Erie Canal
- I Love the Mountains
- John Henry
- Star Spangled Banner
- The Keeper
- This Land is Your Land
5th Grade Core Songs
- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- Blue Tail Fly
- Camptown Racetrack
- Coal Tattoo
- Down By the Riverside
- Follow the Drinking Gourd
- Mariposa
- Red River Valley
- Roll On Columbia
- Santy Ano
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- Two Brothers
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
6th grade core songs
- Colorado Trail
- Drill, Ye Tarriers
- Five Hundred Miles
- John Henry
- Lean On Me
- Sansa Kroma
- Shenandoah
- Siyahamba
- Stewball
- Take Time in Life
- Unfrequented Road
- Vive L'Amour
- Wade In The Water
Dances
These are just a few of the dances your student learns in music throughout the district.
- Somebody Waiting for Me
- I Let Her Go-Go
- Alabama Gal
- Heel & Toe Polka
- Polka Pousette
- Lucky 7
- Sweets of May
- The Bridge at Athlone
- Virginia Reel