Term 1

Our Junior Students

Teaching music to junior primary students is a wonderful way to introduce them to the world of music, foster creativity, and develop various skills. Activities that will be introduced to junior students this term: 

• Exploring sounds

• Learning basic rhythms

• Introduction to instruments

• Singing and movement

• Introduction to Pitch

• Music and emotions

• Introduction to musical elements

• Creative expressions

• Guests Musicians or Performances 

Middle School

Introducing music to middle school students involves building upon their foundational knowledge while incorporating more advanced concepts. Here are activities to engage middle school students in the world of music: 

• Exploring genres

• Music history

• Playing instruments

• Music theory

• Composition projects

• Listening and Music Analysis

• Music Technologies - GarageBand 

• Performance opportunities - group 

• World music exploration

• Collaborative projects 

Senior Students

Introducing music to senior primary students involves building on their foundational knowledge and skills while providing more depth and complexity. Here are the activities for senior primary (upper elementary) students in the world of music: 

• Advanced Music Theory

• Instrument Exploration - marimba and xylophone composition project 

• Music History and Appreciation

• Composition and Arranging / music technology project using GarageBand project 

• Advanced Listening and Analysis 

• Performance Opportunities 

• Cross-Curricular Integration

• Independent research project

• Music and Social Issues

• Critical Listening Skills