Musical Gold in the Morning

Musical Gold in the Morning offers a listening and learning program, introducing creative process to K-5 students with classical music played through school speaker system. The program, designed as a supplemental music lesson for students, requires minimal classroom and teacher time and is easy to use. The principal or lead educator may use an arranged lesson plan or may choose to play pieces according to the school’s specialized geographic and demographic needs. Studies show that students who are exposed to music and art components, along with their usual math and writing lesson plans, perform better in all subject areas. Classical music is slowly becoming a lost art form among younger generations, and Musical Gold in the Morning provides a relatively easy way to expose students to legendary compositions. Musical Gold shows children the value of music, while inspiring students to practice instruments themselves.

This program is one of the most innovatitve and cost effective programs for music education in all of Southern Arizona. On average, the program materials only cost about $500 for daily music exposure for an entire student body up to five years. 

The finely-crafted music speaks directly to children’s minds and prepares them for learning. Teachers note a major change in their class readiness after students hear the morning script and music.

Teachers feel it does help with the focus for the day. The morning routine is much smoother. We love the program. Tassi Call – Principal, Prince Elementary

The music and multiple listening sessions of the same musical section helps the student understand the shape and direction of melody, the energy of rhythm, the texture of harmony and the color of instrumentation. The listening skills transfer to classroom improvements. Teachers note students follow instructions on the first telling, without having to repeat themselves two or three times, as students learn to concentrate on things other than music.

I was in a classroom the other day; One student shushed everyone by saying, Be quiet, the music is starting
Monica Nelson – Principal, Coronado K-8

Students are fascinated by the “making of music.” Children learn that there is a human mind and spirit behind the music. This then carries them to similar idea creation and problem solving in other subject matter.

I have had several teachers comment that the impact has been so positive that they would like the music to be played throughout the day.  Brucie Weigold – Principal, Donaldson Elementary

To learn more about the program, please email, Chelsey Killebrew at chelsey@saaca.org

Southern Arizona schools that have participated in the program include:

AMPHI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Coronado K-8
Donaldson Elementary School
Holaway Elementary School*
Prince Elementary School
Walker Elementary School*
Wilson K-8
Harelson Elementary School
Copper Creek Elementary School*
Painted Sky Elementary School*

TUSD
Cavett Elementary School*
Tolson Elementary

CASA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mesquite Elementary School


If you are a K-8 insructor, teacher or principal and are interested in participating in this groundbreaking arts education program, at no cost to you or your school, please contact kate@saaca.org