by Kirsten LLOYD | Apr 14, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
Now that the restrictions of large groups is beginning to be lifted and the ABIS campus is opening back up, its time to bring back concerts. JUNE 15 (time TBA) will be the date of the music concert for grades 5-12. Come see the fledgling instrumentalists in Grade 5,...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Mar 17, 2022 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
Last night, the DP Music and Arts show celebrated the work of the grade 12 students. They have been working diligently and with tremendous energy to prepare their last showing. Jaira and Kavya did a wonderful job presenting the pieces they have been working on. The...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Mar 10, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, IB DP Visual Arts, Music, Secondary Music, Secondary Visual Arts, The Grades
On March 16th at 5:30pm, the DP Arts students will present a showing of the artistic and musical projects they have been focusing on. From painting and sculpture to musical selections , the Arts Show will allow the ABIS community to view and engage with the creative...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Mar 2, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
The Grade 9s have been discussing the modern music making process and how it has changed in the past few decades. With the increase in external influences and the rise of more affordable recording technology, more artists are free to make music they way they want to...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Feb 17, 2022 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
For DP Music, the students do not sit exams like one does for History or Chemistry. Instead the focus of the course is creation and performance centered around the four different Areas of Inquiry. This year’s DP students have been working hard on preparing their...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Jan 12, 2022 | Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
Throughout history, Artists have been asked to create and express in less than ideal situations. We do not always have the perfect environment available to us. The musicians at ABIS have been no different, showing resiliency and flexibility as the adapt to COVID-19...