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...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 23, 2021 | Grade 5, Music, The Grades
Due to imbalance between Band and Choir, it was decided that the Grade 5 classes will get a semester of Band and Choir and then swap half way through the year. This will allow all students to have a chance to explore and try different ways of music. This week Ms....
by Michael CLARK | Aug 19, 2021 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Kindergarten 3 (GS), Kindergarten 3 (ICS), Music, Primary P.E.
Dear Students, My name is Mr Mike and I will be teaching KG 1 and 2 Music/PE as well as Music for grades 1 to 6. For the last two years at ABIS I have been a grade 3 teacher and so I am excited to take on the new role as a music specialist for the primary years. I...
