Welcome back to the Music Blog!
If last week was about setting the stage and dusting off the instruments, this week has been all about finding our groove. The energy in the music wing has shifted from exploration to creation, and it has been wonderful to hear the students’ confidence growing day by day here in Sohar.
Here is a look at what has been happening in the classrooms and practice rooms this week.
Primary Years: The Rhythm of Inquiry
Building on last week’s introduction to [Insert last week’s topic, e.g., steady beat / instrument families], our PYP musicians have been diving deeper into how sound works.
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Early Years & KG: We continued our “Sound Safari.” After identifying sounds last week, we are now trying to replicate them using percussion instruments. It is loud, messy, and absolutely educational!
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Grade 1–2: We are moving from simple clapping to full-body percussion. The students are learning that their bodies are their very first instruments.
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Grade 3–6: The [Instrument Name, e.g., Ukuleles/Recorders] represent a step up in difficulty! This week, we focused on finger placement and transitioning between chords without losing the tempo.
- Parent Tip: Ask your child to teach you the rhythm we learned in class today. Teaching it to you reinforces their own learning!
Student Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a student or group demonstrating the IB Learner Profile in Music.
This week, a huge shout-out to KG 1 students. During independent practice, they showed incredible Resilience and self management during music this week. I
🎼 A Note from the Department
Music is a language, and like any language, fluency comes with practice. We are so proud of the risks the students are taking in expressing themselves. Whether it is singing a solo or striking a triangle at the right moment, every contribution matters to the ensemble.
Have a musical weekend, ABIS families!
— The ABIS Music Team