We will be focusing on many learning concepts that revolve around the child exploring the self. The Poem “Only One Me” is a central focus that allows the child to express what they know of their world. We are looking to create a well-rounded student who can later handle private music lessons, so understanding that the students explore many developmental concepts in the first 8 weeks is essential.
Musical Concepts:
Steady beat
Tone matching (Sol-Mi)
Introducing listening skills
Music Vocabulary
Listening and responding verbally and musically
Singing
Instrument care
Unpitched auxiliary instruments
Instruments we explore: Voice, Rhythm Sticks, Triangles, Hand Drums
Social:
Social and Emotional Learning
Expressing personal music opinions and preferences
Understanding boundaries both physical and emotional