by Kirsten LLOYD | Mar 20, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
This week, the Grade 10 MYP Music students presented their compositions for their E.Portfolio section of their assessments. Three students presented their work as part of the MYP curriculum, but five students created original compositions centered around the Statement...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Mar 7, 2023 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music
In Grade 7 Music, the students have been learning about Gamelan orchestras of Southeast Asia. These traditional groupings have been used for centuries during important markers in community life. But the style of playing and the textures of sound are different from...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Jan 25, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Music
In DP Music, we are currently discussing the Area of Inquiry: “Music for Dramatic Purposes and Entertainment.” What classifies a piece as ART instead of pop music? Does the context of the piece matter in how we classify a composition? To get into this...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Jan 22, 2023 | Community and Service, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Secondary Music
In Grade 8, the students have been learning about Jazz and Blues, two unique musical styles that maintain a strong position in the Black/African American identity in the US. For the end of their unit, instead of taking a test or completing a more conventional...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Jan 22, 2023 | Grade 5, Music
The day finally came! The grade 5s have been so patient waiting for their instruments to return from Muscat after cleaning and repairs. But at long last, they made it!! Now comes the work- learning to play them. All students are expected to practice a minimum of 30...
