Kindergarten through sixth grade students receive one hour of weekly whole-class instruction in the musical arts.

Del Mar Pines music program allows children numerous opportunities to investigate, perform, and create music in a full range of musical mediums. The program follows a sequential kindergarten through sixth grade progression of musical objectives — from the study of melody, rhythm, harmony to the complexities of timbre, texture and form. Orff instruments are used to accompany songs that are integrated into the appropriate grade-level social studies curriculum. Additionally, special attention is given to songs and traditions of other cultures, the study of classical composers, and instruments of the orchestra.

Every year, each class performs a mini-musical for family members and peers, the subject matter which correlates to classroom subject matter. And Del Mar Pines Spring Sing, a year-end, whole-school performance, allows all students to sing, dance, act and help stage a magnificent production for family and friends.