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MUSIC IN RHYTHM
Introduction:
An exciting and fun course in ensemble performance using percussion instruments and Boomwhackers – set of coloured musical tubes which are perfect for building sense of rhythm, coordination and teamwork.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Boomwhackers
Learn about Boomwhackers; dynamics of loud, soft, crescendo and diminuendo; feel the strong beats in music.
Lesson 2 - Booming Away in Rhythm
Learn about rhythm, note values and reading treble clef notes; play simple rhythm patterns.
Lesson 3 - Songs (Easy/Intermediate)
Learn to play from music score and sing together.
Lesson 4 - Canon Songs
Learn about canon; sing and play in a canon.
Lesson 5 - Ostinato
Learn about ostinato; create rhythm variations to the ostinato.
Lesson 6 - Drum Rhythm Styles
Learn about rock and jazz rhythm styles through percussion activities.
Lesson 7 - Playing in Harmony
Learn about harmony and accents; play two melodies together to create harmony; apply accents to music.
Lesson 8 - Practice and Performance
Perform in a percussion ensemble.
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MUSIC IN MOVEMENT
Introduction:
An exciting and fun course in exploring and experimenting with everyday items, adding in movement and elements of drama, to create an innovative and dynamic experience.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to STOMP
Learn about instruments used in a STOMP performance; explore sounds in everyday things; learn about contrasts in music; explore rhythm in body percussion
Lesson 2 - Introduction to African drums
Learn about the djembe and gungon; explore sounds and rhythms on drums; explore body percussion to accompany tribal drums
Lesson 3 - In the Kitchen
Explore rhythm in food preparation and cooking processes using common utensils and crockery; play in rhythm ensemble.
Lesson 4 - Spring Cleaning
Explore rhythm in cleaning activities; play in rhythm ensemble.
Lesson 5 - In School
Explore rhythm in classroom activities using things found in school; play in rhythm ensemble.
Lesson 6 and 7- Practice and Rehearsals
Learn to adapt, improvise and create a STOMP rhythm sequence.
Lesson 8 - Performance
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MUSIC IN DRAMA
Introduction:
A musical drama that engages students with song and movement through enacting a captivating story, supported by multimedia experience.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Musical
Learn about musicals; moods and contrasts in music; analyze the musical story.
Lesson 2 - Vocal Techniques
Learn about the importance of good posture when performing on stage; controlled diaphragmatic breathing; vocal warm-up exercises.
Lesson 3 - Drama Skills
Explore different emotions through facial expressions; use body movements to convey emotions
Lesson 4 to 7- Acting Out the Story
Explore the scenes in the musical "The Green Revolution" and act out through choreographed body movements, in synchrony with the background music and sound effects.
Lesson 8 - Performance
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POPULAR MUSIC
Module Objectives:
Introduce the different genres in popular music, pop music history and pop music projects for students.
Activities include listening through audio/ visual clips and creative projects.
Lesson 1 - Country Music
Introduce country music, evolution of country music, and introduce famous recording artists and their music.
Lesson 2 - Hip Hop Music
Introduce hip hop music, history of hip hop music, rap artists and hip hop culture. Students will create their own rap music.
Lesson 3 - Rock Music
Introduce rock music, history of rock music, influence of rock music on youth culture. Students will write about their favourite rock music.
Lesson 4 - Jazz Music
History of jazz music, the different jazz styles, introduce the jazz scale, famous jazz musicians, and instruments used in jazz music.
Lesson 5 - The Drum Kit
Introduce the drum kit used in pop music, sounds and demo of bass drum, snare drum, crash cymbal, ride cymbal and hi-hat cymbals.
Lesson 6 - Drum Rhythm Styles
Learn about rock and jazz rhythm styles through percussion activities.
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WORLD MUSIC
Module Objectives:
Introduce students to the music of other countries and cultures around the world. Activities include listening through audio/ visual clips, research work and presentation by students.
Lesson 1 - Indonesia
- Unique features of Indonesia
- Angklung and gamelan
- Folk song appreciation: Bengawan Solo
Lesson 2 - Korea
- Unique features of Korea
- Korean drums
- Folk song appreciation: Arirang
Lesson 3 - Japan
- Unique features of Japan
- Shakuhachi, koto and the haiku (poem)
- Folk song appreciation: Sakura
Lesson 4 - China
- Unique features of China
- The pentatonic scale
- Folk song appreciation: Mo Li Hua
Lesson 5 - Australia
- Unique features of Australia
- Didgeridoo and the Aboriginal culture
- Folk song appreciation: Waltzing Matilda
Lesson 6 - Africa
- Unique features of Africa
- African drums
- Folk song appreciation: Eh Soom Boo Kawaya
Lesson 7 - Mexico
- Unique features of Mexico
- Mariachi music
- Folk song appreciation: La Pajara Pinta
Lesson 8 - Scotland
- Unique features of Scotland
- Bagpipe
- Highland dances |
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ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
Module Objectives:
Introduce orchestral music, orchestral instruments and prominent musicians. Activities include listening through audio/ visual clips, and fun quizzes about orchestral instruments.
Lesson 1 - The Orchestra
- Instrument families and the conductor
- The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
- Orchestral music in films
Lesson 2 - Strings
- The string family
- How sound is produced on strings
- Common string techniques
Lesson 3 - Woodwinds
- The woodwind family
- How sound is produced on woodwinds
- Common woodwind techniques
- Woodwind in jazz music and the saxophone
Lesson 4 - Brass
- The brass family
- How sound is produced in brass instruments
- Common brass techniques
- The brass band
Lesson 5 - Percussions
- The percussion family
- Pitched and unpitched percussion
- Common percussion techniques
Lesson 6 - Attending Concerts
- Concert Programme Note
- Learn about overture, concerto and symphony
- Singapore Symphony Orchestra
- Concert etiquette |
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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Module Objectives:
Introduce the tools used by modern musicians, new age music and sound in films. Activities include interactive games and activities, sound mixing and movie editing work.
Lesson 1 - Modern Instruments
Development of modern musical instruments such as the synthesizer, electric guitar, keyboard, electronic drum pads, etc.
Lesson 2 - The Wonders of MIDI
Learn about MIDI, the advantages of MIDI, fun activity that imparts relevant concepts to students using software provided.
Lesson 3 - Fun with MIDI
Explore interactive activities that demonstrate the advantages of MIDI in the music creation process, using software provided.
Lesson 4 - MP3 and Ringtones
Learn about MP3, advantages of digital music, create your own ringtones using software provided.
Lesson 5 - New Age Music
Learn about New Age music, a prominent New Age musician, and attempt a music mixing project using software provided.
Lesson 6 - Sounds in Films
Learn how sound effects are used in films, the use of music videos.
Lesson 7 - Fun with Movie Editing
Attempt sound mixing and movie editing using software provided. |
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MUSIC SEQUENCING
Module Objectives:
Introduce rhythmic composition, music notation software and sequencing. Activities include rhythmic and percussion activities, notating rhythms and sequencing work.
Lesson 1 - Fun with Rhythm
Learn to create rhythmic motifs, through rhythmic exercises and activities involving clapping and percussions.
Lesson 2 - Percussion Ensemble
Make rhythms with different parts of your body. Form a body percussion ensemble.
Lesson 3 - Rhythmic Composition
Learn to create rhythmic patterns with rhythmic composition software provided.
Lesson 4 - Notation Software (1)
Copy the given music to the notation software provided, change the instruments to hear the resulting sounds.
Lesson 5 - Notation Software (2)
Copy the given music to the notation software provided, create a percussion track as accompaniment.
Lesson 6 - Adding Layers to Music
Create a four-track music of the piece Jingle Bells, which includes a melody, a harmony and two percussion tracks. |
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MUSIC NOTATION
Module Objectives:
~ Revise basic notation
~ Build skills in reading music
Activities include reading music in C, G and F keys, singing and playing the recorder or keyboard.
Lesson 1 - Rhythm and Pitch
Music is made up of rhythm and pitch.
Using solfege, learn to sing and play songs with the recorder or keyboard.
Lesson 2 - Rhythm and Note Value
Revise whole note, half note, quarter note and rests, and their time values and time signature. Includes fun quizzes for students.
Lesson 3 - Note Value Exercises
Revise eighth note, sixteenth note, dotted note and rests, and their time values. Includes fun quizzes for students.
Lesson 4 - Songs in C
Learn to read pieces in the C Major key through singing, playing the recorder and keyboard exercises.
Lesson 5 - Songs in G
Learn to read pieces in the G Major key through singing, playing the recorder and keyboard exercises.
Lesson 5 - Australia
- Unique features of Australia
- Didgeridoo and the Aboriginal culture
- Folk song appreciation: Waltzing Matilda
Lesson 6 - Songs in F
Learn to read pieces in the F Major key through singing, playing the recorder and keyboard exercises.
Lesson 7 - Dynamics and Articulation
Learn about dynamics, crescendo and diminuendo, accent, staccato, tied notes and slur. Learn to apply them while playing the pieces.
Lesson 8 - Tempo
Learn the use of musical terms including allegro, andante, adagio, accelerando, ritard; the use of the metronome to keep a steady beat; understanding tempo markings in pieces. |
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