Music

Music at Oak Farm Montessori is a time for singing, dancing, playing instruments, and learning some intricacies of the musical language.

Students in Lower and Upper Elementary have the opportunity to experience music weekly, while Kindergarten students meet two times a week.

At the Middle School level, we allow the students’ interests to lead the course choices. In the past, this has included the study of musical theatre, ukulele study, vocal study, and an introduction to African djembe drumming.

Maria Montessori saw the importance of the development of the child’s ear even at the Early Childhood stage. Various lessons are provided in the discernment and exploration of sound, as well as opportunities to play and experience the making of music through instruments and song. Students also perform several times throughout the year during all school events.

Along with weekly music classes, students at Oak Farm Montessori have the opportunity to participate in private piano and and guitar lessons.

Piano lessons are offered to Oak Farm Montessori students from Primary through High School and are guided by our music teacher, Aaron Samra. Rooted in Montessori principles, piano instruction supports the development of concentration, independence, coordination, and self-expression.

Students learn in a prepared environment that encourages hands-on exploration, self-paced progress, and a deep connection to music as both a language and a form of creative work. Lessons are tailored to each child’s developmental stage, honoring individual readiness while fostering discipline, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Through piano study, students strengthen fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and emotional expression; skills that align with Montessori’s holistic approach to educating the whole child.

To register your student, visit Music Enrichment.

Guitar lessons are offered to Oak Farm Montessori students from Primary through High School and are led by our music teacher, Aaron Samra. Grounded in Montessori principles, guitar instruction supports independence, creativity, coordination, and joyful self-expression.

Students learn in a prepared environment that encourages hands-on practice, choice, and self-directed growth. Instruction is individualized to meet each student at their developmental level, allowing them to progress at a pace that builds confidence, perseverance, and musical understanding.

Through guitar study, students develop fine motor skills, rhythm, listening, and collaboration while exploring music as both an art form and a means of personal expression. Guitar lessons nurture a sense of ownership in learning and foster a lasting connection to music within our Montessori community.

To register your student, visit Music Enrichment.

Choir is offered to Oak Farm Montessori High School students and is led by our music teacher, Aaron Samra. Rooted in Montessori principles, the choir fosters community, collaboration, and confident self-expression through shared musical experiences.

Students participate in a prepared environment that encourages listening, respect, and collective responsibility. Through group singing, students develop vocal skills, rhythm, and musical awareness while learning to work together, reflecting Montessori’s emphasis on community and social development.

Choir nurtures concentration, empathy, and a sense of belonging as students contribute their individual voices to a unified whole. Through song, students experience music as a powerful tool for connection, creativity, and peaceful collaboration within our school community.

Pep Band is an exciting and growing music offering at Oak Farm Montessori, available to students from Upper Elementary through High School and led by our music teacher, Aaron Samra. As a newer program in our community, Pep Band provides students with a dynamic, high-energy way to explore music, teamwork, and school spirit.

Grounded in Montessori principles, Pep Band emphasizes experiential, hands-on learning. Students develop rhythm, coordination, and listening skills through collaborative music-making, including innovative practices such as bucket drumming. This creative approach allows students to explore percussion using accessible materials while

building confidence and musical understanding.

Pep Band encourages cooperation, leadership, and joyful expression as students work together to create sound, support school events, and strengthen community connections. Through movement, rhythm, and shared purpose, students experience music as an active and engaging extension of Montessori learning.

Sing Peace is an annual international Montessori event that brings schools around the world together in a unified song for peace. During this schoolwide sing-along, students and educators pause to reflect on the importance of global understanding, compassion, and world peace.

At Oak Farm Montessori, students from toddlers through high school gather in our Peace Garden under the guidance of our music teacher, Aaron Samra. Through song, our community comes together across ages, uniting voices and hearts in a shared commitment to peace.

For more information, visit Sing Peace Around the World.