General Music

The music program at CCES is aligned with National and State Music Education Standards. The study of music assists in the acquisition of 21st Century Skills. The cooperative learning setting of music ensembles allows students to developboth individuallyand as members ofa larger community.The creativity inherent in the creation or interpretation ofa musical selection fosters creative thinking and problem solving strategies that permeate other facets of life. We encourage and celebrate the personal expression within every child.

Sam Elson, General Music Teacher

A lifelong resident of Fairfax County (VA), I am incredibly excited about starting my career as a CCES Cheetah in 2023. After having worked in education for 32 years (the last 16 as an elementary school principal), I am thrilled to be returning to my first love: teaching music! In fact, the only thing I love more than music is my wife of 26 years and our three wonderful kids. Go Cheetahs!!