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A World Of Music

From ukuleles and steel drums, to cellos and trumpets, to guitars, keyboards, and more, music at Miami Country Day School literally rocks! From PreK through 12th grade, our Music Program is grounded in solid music pedagogy and emphasizes individuality, artistry and creativity. We offer our students the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of both traditional and contemporary groups from string orchestra to vocal, jazz, and rock ensembles.

- A World Of Music

- Lower school musician

MCDS Lower School Musicians

Lower School Music engages every student from Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in singing, playing instruments, and movement. Basic elements of music, and an appreciation for the cultures from which it stems are learned as students gain listening and performing skills. Students explore instruments, recorders,

ukuleles, keyboards, African drums, string orchestral instruments, and vocal techniques throughout the music program. Students leave Lower School music equipped with the musical knowledge necessary to join Middle and Upper School Music classes and ensembles.

- Middle School Performers

MCDS Middle School Performers

In middle school, our students learn to understand the fundamental elements of music theory, technique and performance with classes in string, wind, vocal and percussion. Performances comprise classical groups such as band and orchestra, along with a pop group called “Radio Ensemble.”

We offer extra-curricular opportunities for our students, including competition at district and state festivals where musicians can participate as soloists and/or members of chamber ensembles.

Our students compete annually at the competitive Florida All-State Music Competition and Festival where they can perform in a national music festival with their peers.

MCDS Upper School Music Masters

We strive to hone Upper School students’ skills in music to the point where they are comfortable as performers in large ensembles and in smaller groups.

We study a wide variety of music genres in depth, including classical, jazz, rock, pop and reggae, and encourage students to explore different artists. Our curricular program includes an orchestra, a jazz band, chorus, a pep band and classes in all levels of guitar.

Our Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME) is a student-driven ensemble that performs at educational conferences, various outdoor venues and street festivals in communities all over the state of Florida.

- Upper school music masters

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21 Hearts, One Beat

The Spartan Contemporary Music Ensemble, 21 Hearts, One Beat, was the first rock band to be invited by audition to perform at the Florida Music Educators Association State Conference.
21 Hearts, One Beat
21 Hearts, One Beat

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21 Hearts, One Beat
21 Hearts, One Beat
21 Hearts, One Beat

- Recognitions For MCDS

Recognitions For MCDS Musical Excellence

Our students have seen recognition for their hard work on many occasions. Our Lower School Chorus were grand prize recipients of the national Diet Pepsi “You’ve Got the Right One” Challenge and won the state of Florida for the Oscar Mayer Jingle Competition.

The students in our program have participated in district solo and ensemble strings, vocals and band Music Performance Assessments, as well as All-State Ensembles.