SCMA Overview: Where Music and Academics Meet
Mathematics
Academic Enrichment*
Math, English, Science, Art, and PE - Taught with Musical Overtones
* Academic Enrichment is not a replacement for regular homeschool instruction.
Language Arts
Fluency is the key. Mathematic becomes exponentially easier when your student achieves command of all the basic operations of math!
As of this writing, Mr. Shiloh is regularly employed as a math instructor at a nearby high school. Over several decades, he has written a plethora of math curricula, including the 'Math Is A Foreign Language' series.
Our overarching goal is to impart of love of both reading and writing to the students, whether silently reading a book or finding rhymes that fit a new tune, language arts come alive at the SCMA!
Science, Art, and Physical Education
Our informal science lessons may include building a strong bridge, fun with balloon-powered cars, or watching a Mt. St. Helens eruption using vinegar and baking soda. At the SCMA, Jesus is Lord - even of science!
Our students learn basic art concepts as use of shapes, shading, texture, and more. Break out the scissors and glue!
Having been in k-8 education for over 25 years, Mr. Shiloh knows the importance of kids being physically active for a large portion of each day! Indoor activities may include balloon volleyball, obstacle courses, or a game of musical 'Duck, Duck, Goose'!
Academic Encouragement
Is it difficult for you to motivate your child to do their academic work? We can help!
Dolphin Dollars, Weekly Goal Sheet Rewards, Let's go fishing! Toy showcase?
Music
The SCMA is like mini-music conservatory
Vocal Music
At the SCMA, our students learn proper vocal technique - and how to read vocal sheet music!
Instrumental Music
Starting with kindergarten, our students learn how to play a drum set, guitar, piano - and much more!
Music History and Appreciation
Music Theory
The SCMA typically features the 'Instrument of the Week.' (Mr. Shiloh plays over 15 different musical instruments from trombone to the cello). Students shall also gain a deep musical appreciation covering varied cultures over many centuries.
'Quacky Treble Clef' and 'Daniel the Dolphin' lead the way as children discover 'Presto' tempo, melodic fifths, how 'piano' is not always a musical instrument!
Fun Moments and Memories*
One of the secrets of a great performance is having a great accompanist (for this concert, Mr. Warren). In this the picture, the kindergartners enjoy listening to the beginning band.
The theme for this Christmas concert was 'Life in America.' The first graders sang, "Christmas for Cowboys", complete with the tipping of their hats.
Although Mr. Shiloh studied classical piano at the university, his first love is - and always will be - percussion!
The sound of these angelic middle students is inexpressible. Students at the Academy learn how to read and perform music - starting at a very early age!
Grades 3-5 typically learn to read instrumental music on recorders - which has similar fingerings to a clarinet or saxophone.
In addition to the great music, do not forget that the SCMA also includes enrichment in math, English, art, science, PE, and offers support for homeschool parents in connecting with other students and parents, and in helping to motivate their student in their general homeschool studies. Thank you for considering the SCMA!