All students in all grade levels participate in the General Music program at Laurel Hill, with two class sessions per week. Once students reach the upper grades, they may choose to start studying instrumental music and/or join the Laurel Hill Chorus. 

Band

Students in fifth and sixth grades may opt to start learning to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in our Band program. Classes meet one time per week and that session replaces one of the two General Music meetings. Students in Band are expected to still cover all of the General Music information as well, so some independent study, as well as regular practice on their chosen instrument at home, is required.

Strings

Students in fourth grade and above are eligible to start studying a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) in our Strings program. Classes meet one time per week and that session replaces one of the two General Music meetings. Students in Strings are expected to still cover all of the General Music information as well, so some independent study, as well as regular practice on their chosen instrument at home, is required.

Chorus

Students in fifth and sixth grade may choose to participate in the Laurel Hill Chorus. This participation is in addition to their regular General Music curriculum. 

Each Chorus meets once a week to learn and practice new choral music with our General Music teachers. The combined choruses perform two concerts for parents and the community each year, as well as at selected school events. Laurel Hill also participates in the FCPS All-County Chorus program each year; all sixth graders may audition for this select group.

For more information on the Laurel Hill Chorus, please contact one of our General Music teachers: