All-Level General & Choral Music

Courses Taught & Curriculum Resources

PK-12 General & Choral Music

Four basic strands--foundations: music literacy; creative expression; historical and cultural relevance; and critical evaluation and response--provide broad, unifying structures for organizing the knowledge and skills students are expected to acquire. The foundation of music literacy is fostered through reading, writing, reproducing, and creating music, thus developing a student's intellect. Through creative expression, students apply their music literacy and the critical-thinking skills of music to sing, play, read, write, and/or move. By experiencing musical periods and styles, students will understand the relevance of music to history, culture, and the world, including the relationship of music to other academic disciplines and the vocational possibilities offered. Through critical listening, students analyze, evaluate, and respond to music, developing criteria for making critical judgments and informed choices.

Elementary

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Kindergarten – §117.103
First Grade – §117.106
Second Grade – §117.109
Third Grade – §117.112
Fourth Grade – §117.115
Fifth Grade – §117.118

Middle School

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Level 1 – §117.208
Level 2 – §117.209
Level 3 – §117.210

High School

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Level 1 – §117.310
Level 2 – §117.311
Level 3 – §117.312
Level 4 – §117.313
Music Studies – §117.

Educational Credentials

Texas Tech University
Master’s Degree in Music Education & Graduate Certificate in Early Music Performance Practice

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Music Education with Choral/Vocal Concentration

Certifications
TExES Teacher Certification (All Level Music PK-12)

TExES - Gifted & Talented (All Level PK-12)

TExES - English as a Second Language (All Level PK-12)

Kodály Certification endorsed by OAKE
Orff-Schulwerk Certification endorsed by AOSA

Presentations
A Coaching Model to Cultivate Student-Lead Growth by Paul & Paul

Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA) - July 2023 - San Antonio, TX

Pakistani Music: A Fusion of Turko-Persian, Arab, & North Indian Influences

Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) - March 2026 - Chicago, IL

Vision Statement

I envision music education as a fundamental part of every child’s development—one that nurtures musical literacy and inspires a lifelong love of music. Rooted in the belief that all individuals possess inherent musicality, the classroom emphasizes active music-making, creative expression, and joyful movement over passive learning. I value singing, folk music, and hands-on experiences as powerful tools for fostering not only musical growth, but also intellectual, emotional, and social development with empathy.

In this learning environment, vulnerability is honored over correctness, and risk-taking is viewed as essential to personal and artistic growth. I am committed to cultivating a safe, inclusive, and joyful space guided by clear behavioral expectations and mutual respect. Every student is seen, supported, and encouraged to engage with confidence, even in moments of challenge or misstep. Through intentional community-building and a commitment to equity, the music classroom becomes a place where students grow into expressive, reflective, and collaborative humans.

Teacher Biography

Chuck Pineda teaches Pre-K - 5th grade General Music & 6 - 12 Choral Music at Lighthouse Public Schools. Mr. Pineda holds a Masters in Music Education from Texas Tech University and Bachelors in Vocal Music Education from the University of North Texas. With 20 years of teaching experience, Mr. Pineda has taught kindergarten to college level learners. His students have performed in All-Region Concerts, Texas Choral Directors Association State Conference Choirs, and the Organization of American Kodály Educators National Conference Choirs.

Mr. Pineda holds certifications in Kodály & Orff-Schulwerk pedagogical teaching approaches from Texas Tech University & Southern Methodist University respectively. With an interest in medieval vocal & instrumental music, Mr. Pineda completed a certification in Early Music Performance Practice from Texas Tech University. Currently, Mr. Pineda is pursuing a National Board Certification. He has worked with the Dallas Children’s Chorus, West Texas Children’s Choir, and Michigan State University Youth Choir. An active musician, Mr. Pineda is a member of the San Antonio Choral Society & the San Antonio Recorder Society.

A Texas native, Mr. Pineda is originally from El Paso, TX and is thrilled to call the San Antonio Area home. He enjoys reading, movies, online games, pets, traveling and cooking.

Name: Mr. Chuck Pineda
Position: PK-5 General Music & 6-12 Choral Music
Email: chuck.pineda@lighthousesa.org
Phone: 210-236-7693

Address: 8138 Westshire Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78227

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