by Kirsten LLOYD | Jan 18, 2024 | The Grades
The Grade 7s are starting a new unit looking at connections in culture through the lens of Gamelan music. Gamelan orchestras are a traditional style of music from Indonesia, focusing on different percussive instruments (pitched and not) as well as flutes and gongs. ...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 30, 2023 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
As part of the Year Five assessments, the grade 10s will be completing the E.Portfolio. This culminating project of their MYP learning is an opportunity for the students to share what they have learned over the past five years. Each year, the IB sends out a new unit...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 16, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Music, The Grades
The first (of hopefully many) Coffee House performances was a great success. Our MYP and DP students presented their works with professionalism and class, sharing the connections to the AOIs and learning goals with the audience. A huge thank you to the students who...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 16, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, The Grades
Public speaking can make many people panic. But everyone can learn skills and the confidence to speak in front of peers or a room full of strangers. MUN has provided students excellent opportunities to practice and refine their public speaking skills, most recently...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 12, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Music, The Grades
Albert Einstein. Brian May. Francis Arnold. James P. Allison. Beyond their contributions to science and technological advancements, what do these people have in common? They were all musicians. There has always been anecdotal evidence about Musicians and...
