Music

Elementary Music Program

Primary School Music Class

The elementary music program embraces the 21st Century skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and cultural awareness. All students in grades K-5 receive music instruction based on the National Core Arts Standards (USA).

Students create, perform, respond to, and connect music with other disciplines through a variety of experiences. In addition to the general music program, students have the opportunity to further develop their skills in extracurricular course offerings such as ukulele, keyboarding, and instrumental music.

From the early age of five, students are provided opportunities to perform on stage, showcasing their talents in front of live audiences during annual Elementary musical events, Winter Showcase, and the Spring Concert.

Secondary Music Program

St. Paul Sound

The Secondary music program is St. Paul Sound, comprised of SPASH and Eagles levels. SPASH provides music education for beginners and early learners, while Eagles cater to students who are already musically proficient.

St. Paul Sound music groups:

  • SPASH Band (Beginners)
  • SPASH Guitar (Beginners)
  • Eagles Band (Intermediate to Advanced)
  • Eagles Guitar Choir (Intermediate to Advanced)
  • Show Choir

Annual Music Performances

Annual musical performances provide wonderful opportunities for students to celebrate their talents and provide entertainment for the wider school community. Eagles groups serve as the musical ambassadors for St. Paul, collaborating with other schools and sharing their love of music with the community.

They perform regularly at Hanoi’s most popular holiday event, the JW Marriott Christmas Market, offering entertainment to thousands of holiday shoppers while also raising/donating to organizations in need. All of the music groups showcase their talents at St. Paul’s annual Winter Concert in December, as well as during the Spring Concert in May.

American Music Circuit Competition

Most notably, our St. Paul Sound Eagles groups compete annually on the American music circuit, earning top ratings against national music standards and top rankings against other schools in the US. We have reached #1 in the top 10% of US Music programs.

Recent competitions:

  • Music in the Parks in California (2019)
  • World Strides Virtual Heritage Festival (2021)
  • Music in the Parks (virtual) (2022)
  • Southern Guitar Festival and Competition (2022)
  • Carnegie Hall Series Big Apple Classic in New York (2023)
  • World Strides Gold in Hawaii (2024)

News in Music

2024 SPS Spring Concert
17
May

SPS Spring Concert 2024

On a special night in May, we celebrate our love and passion for music at...
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elementary music instructor
05
Apr

Spring Elementary Music Concert 2024

Little Eagles Soar in “Honk” Mr. Bucheit and all Elementary teachers helped our young performers...
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SPS in Hawaii
28
Mar

St. Paul Sound Rocked Hawaii

St. Paul Sound recently competed against top US schools in the WorldStrides Music Competition in...
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07
Dec

St. Paul Sound Winter Concert 2023

St. Paul Hanoi students and teachers transformed the Au Co Art Center into a festive...
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29
May

Secondary School Spring Concert 2023

Our secondary school spring concert was held on 18th May at the Vietnam National Academy...
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25
Apr

Congratulations St. Paul Sound!

We are so proud of our musical Eagles and their incredible performance in New York!...
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15
Jun

St. Paul Sound – 6th Spring Concert

On Thursday, May 19, our St. Paul Sound hosted their annual Spring Concert at Star...
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