North Smithfield Music Mission Statement
The North Smithfield Music Department is committed to engaging and challenging all students in a rigorous K-12 Music curriculum to develop artistically educated individuals through the integration of performing, creating, and responding in music.  This pursuit of excellence through music develops a life-long appreciation of music and the arts and encourages students to become confident and effective advocates for the arts community.
 
PHILOSOPHY
 In North Smithfield, we believe the Music Program will: 
  • Establish clear and high expectations aligned to Rhode Island Grade Span Expectations for Music that includes: artistic process, cultural context, communication and aesthetics  
  • Differentiate instruction by varying content, process, and authentic products.
  • Utilize technology to personalize and enhance student learning and support effective teaching. 
  • Encourage students to become confident and effective communicators, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
  • Develop life-long appreciation of the arts and their contribution to everyday life.
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment for creative experimentation and risk-taking.
  • Provide interdisciplinary connections/learning experiences.
  • Encourage students to become confident and effective advocates for the arts and active members of the arts community.
  • Encourage and inspire the school and community to support and appreciate the arts. 
  • Provide opportunities, encouragement, and the competency to pursue life’s goals as informed contributors to a diverse and global society.