MusicFirst Elementary
More content, new features, all year long
MusicFirst Elementary (MFE), the K–5 general music program powered by Charanga, gets a new look on August 7th. The program keeps its song-based teaching approach educators already know, while adding new content, features, and tools — with more to come throughout the year.
What is MusicFirst Elementary?
MFE is a complete K–5 general music program built around a spiral curriculum: musical concepts are revisited in increasingly complex ways as learners progress through the grades. Every unit is song-based, immersing students in a musical style as they sing, play instruments, improvise, compose, and perform.
What's new?
The new-look platform aligns with the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) and builds on the same trusted curriculum foundation — with a refreshed look and expanded resources.
New feature | What it means for teachers |
|---|---|
NCAS-aligned documentation | All-new, nationally aligned curriculum documentation. |
New homepage | A refreshed look and feel aiding navigation. |
Upgraded instrumental apps and videos | Boomwhackers and Ukulele/barred instruments, with new parts. |
Enrich & Extend sections | Added to every unit for more teaching flexibility. |
Flexible lesson lengths | Ready-made 30, 45, and 60-minute lessons. |
New ‘Collections’ area | Seasonal songs, themed collections, and music from around the world. |
A platform built to evolve
MFE's core day-to-day curriculum stays the same. However, fresh material will be added to the Collections area throughout the year. A scrolling homepage banner will keep educators up to date on what's new — so there's always a reason to log back in.
Coming soon:
- A new guitar course and rewritten parts.
- More lesson plan updates.
- A Help page/FAQ area.
- Orchestral content.
- Stories set to music.
- K–5 student music journals.
- "I Can" statements (K–5).
- MFA content and courses.
- Webinars and videos.
- Updated instrumental courses.
Why it matters
This isn't a one-off refresh. MFE is a platform that responds to teacher feedback and continues to evolve.
For schools evaluating a general music curriculum for the 2026–27 school year, that means a program that's ready to use in classrooms from day one and only gets richer from there.
The new-look program launches on Friday, August 7th. Start your free trial at www.musicfirstelementary.com/site/. There's no obligation to subscribe afterwards; we don't take any payment details.
About Tony Pinkham
Marketing & Engagement Director
Charanga
