Goals & Philosophy
Goals:
Develop the innate musicality present in all learners
Guide learners become musically literate in the music of their own culture or musical mother-tongue using authentic folk songs
Read
Write
Create
Give access to the music of the learners' own culture known to them through the folk songs of their language and culture
Explore a broad range of music of genuine artistic value through performing, studying, and analyzing while developing a love and appreciation for all genres
Philosophy:
Child developmental approach
Physical, aural, and visual experiences with musical concepts and elements
Singing is the basis and foundation for all instruction
Music belongs to everyone
Teaching how to be an intelligent music consumer
Read and write music as well as in their own language
Hear what they see and see what they hear
Non-musical elements:
Social interaction
Building of self-esteem
High-level thinking skills
Creativity and self-expression
Development of large and small motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and aural skills