by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 10, 2021 | Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, The Grades
Learning to play an instrument has benefits beyond just making a pleasing sound. There are social/emotional benefits, as well as leadership and listening skills, teamwork, and building confidence and self-discipline. And some studies show that playing in a musical...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Oct 21, 2021 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
In Grade 10 Music, we have been breaking down what makes movie music different from regular music. What are its unique functions, how does it interplay with the acting on screen, and what makes good film music anyway? To explore these ideas, the students have been...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Oct 14, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, The Grades
In Grade 8, the students have been diving into Blues and Jazz and their connection to Black culture in the US as well as the shared human experience. This week, they are working with a pre-approved playlist to select two pieces of their choosing for deep analysis....
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 30, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
In Grade 8, the students are beginning to explore the difference between Blues and Jazz and their unique form of cultural expression. Born out of struggle, these two art forms have strong connections to regional and national identities. But can these two art form...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 23, 2021 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Music, The Grades
In DP Music, the students are practicing and refining their editing skills by creating an original piece using the technique of sampling. “Sampling” in Music is when you borrow a musical phrase, rhythm, or passage from an existing song and rework it into a...
