Music is an important element of the Waldorf curriculum, awakening and nurturing the deep inner life of the child. According to Rudolf Steiner, the human being is a musical being, and the making of music is essential in experiencing what it is to be fully human.*
As the main lesson curriculum follows very specific stages of child development, so does the music curriculum. Engaging the soul activities of thinking, feeling, and willing in the child, the study and experience of the various elements in music arouse and cultivate the inner forces necessary for children to meet the challenges of the world with enthusiasm and confidence.
The music program in each Waldorf-inspired school reflects the specific skills, talents, and interests of the class teachers and the music faculty. The size and configuration of the school buildings, the number of students, and the funding available also play a role. At Ocean Charter School we realize that music is necessary and essential to the entire Waldorf school experience.