District Adding Music Lessons to Curriculum
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will add instrumental music to its grade school curriculum next week for the first time in six years.
Beginning Tuesday, fifth-grade students at all Peninsula schools will be able to take brass and woodwind lessons during a 50-minute after-school program. Music lessons will cost $159 per semester.
Over the years, budget cutbacks have forced the district to eliminate many programs, including music. Many area schools including Hermosa Beach have begun offering music lessons for a fee.
“We all recognized the importance of music in school programs,” said Director of Curriculum Rosemary Claire. “Our district is committed to an education program that includes the arts.”
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