Music Workshop 1 -
5th of April 2012
Dear Diary,
"Elements of Music"
Today was the first music workshop from the four creative art strands. I was introduced to the five concepts of music revolving on duration, pitch, tone, colour, dynamics, and structure. My focus for today's workshop was in the "Scoo Be Doo Song" from rainbows, trees and tambourines caregiver, and Teacher's book. This piece of music is my target reflection as it such an essential piece of music to utilise with young primary students. From viewing and singing this piece of music, I was able to decode the piece by focusing on how the piece is out together through the verse and chorus. Also how the instrument is played, what type of musical instruments is needed, and how it is made. As a result from today's focus lesson, for future reference and implications for me in becoming a primary school teacher. I would utilise similar musical pieces like the one discussed above and introduce a range of songs to the children to build their awareness on the Five conepts of music. I could teach the song phrase by phrase and then arrange students into smaller groups to sing certain parts - solos 1,2,3,4 verses. Flashcards, relevant written information on the board will assist students in developing skills and build on further knowledge. In becoming a teacher possible questions can be asked to students to stimulate their knowledge and skills such as: How would you describe this piece?, describe the rhythm. I could introduce a range of musical intruments for children to experiment through sound and sensory movement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvh4zEKG2zs
