1st Music: Level 2
P1/P2 - P2/P3
Level 2a (P1 / P2): Saturday 10:15 – 11:15
Level 2b (P2 / P3): Saturday 11:15 - 12:15
4 – 10 children per class
Term info & Registration Here
Level 1 Info
Our dynamic 1st Music Level 2 classes are designed to get your child ready for 1-2-1 lessons / formal music training through fully integrated learning. We listen and move to it, we read it and write it, and we copy and create. We don’t just learn the language of music; we experience music as a language!
The children are empowered to creatively express themselves and are given the tools to be truly musically literate. They also gain the self-regulation required for instrumental discipline (using glockenspiel & other Orff instruments). Because Mums & Dads are a child’s first and favourite teacher, parents (and siblings in tow) are invited to share the last 15 minutes of class - join the fun and hear about our weekly Music@Home activities.
What to Expect:
Introduction to Musical Concepts and Language through singing games, instrument play, and creative movement:
* Dynamics: Piano / Forte & Articulation: Staccato / Legato
* Tempo: Presto / Lento & Accelerando / Ritardando
* Beat: Ta Ta Ta Ta (and number too!)
* Rhythm withTaKaDiMi in 2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 time using semibreve, minim, crotchet & quaver notes and rests
* Hearing and Reading Pitch on the musical staff with note names (adding Kodaly – Do Re Mi in Level 2b)
Instrument Exploration / Play
* Timbre awareness: Exploring a variety of instruments – learning about instrument families, the western symphony orchestra, and unique sounds from around the world
* Primary focus on glockenspiel (& other Orff instruments) – an introduction to the discipline of caring for and learning to play an instrument for melody and accompaniment
Ensemble
* Playing & creating together: imitation, exploration, improvisation & composition
* Social Cooperation
Singing
* With focus on: self-confidence & self-expression
* Tuning so-mi interval through to full C Scale
Creative Movement & Dance with music from a variety of styles and cultures (including those represented in class)
Music in Context
* Introduction to the greatest classical composers: Mozart, Beethoven & Bach
* Basic styles / genres of music
*Uses for music in a variety of traditions
Parent Involvement
* Parents are able to observe the entire class from our Waiting Room and invited join in the last 15 minutes of class. Plus, each week, Ms Becca will send an email reminder of what we learned and how the fun can continue with weekly Music@Home activities.
Included:
* Access to playlist of music used in class
* Weekly email updates of material covered & ideas for musical play at home
* Printed sheet music, worksheets & manipulatives for Music@Home review
Children will need:
An A4 carry bag & Folder*
A5 Games Bag*
Their own glockenspiel to practice at home. Ms Becca will be able to suggest a range of affordable options.
*Available from Ms Becca