Classroom Music in Schools
Why?
We want to ‘release the music’ in Students and Teachers. We believe that everyone has the right to learn music. It’s good for our wellbeing and it feels good. It’s vital for brain development and everyone needs it. We help schools access coaching for their teachers and their children that they may not otherwise get. Building confidence and improving skill level is the biproduct of what we do.
Mrs A’s School Music Programs
Our passion is to enable students of all ages to play their way to something special. To make music relevant and meaningful. We have been delivering effective music programs and mentoring teachers in various schools for the last 10 years (Twizel, Chatham Islands, Pleasant Point, Timaru, Ashburton, and Christchurch).
Our programs involve releasing musical ability in a variety of situations, promoting a productive, safe culture, and involving the wider community.
Mrs A’s Music Teachers are experienced musicians and performers who are familiar with the aims of the music curriculum and are confident leading teachers and students.
Mrs A is the school’s owner and manager. A music specialist for over 30 years, she is involved in community performances and cultural festivals on a regular basis, producing concerts, performing, and or supporting student performances. Mrs A teaches as an itinerant music teacher and music specialist in various Canterbury schools and has been a MENZA presenter and NZQA moderator.
Who?
Empower classroom teachers in schools to teach music
Plan practical, sustainable music programs
Identify learning styles and find the recipe for effective learning
Create and organize user-friendly resources
Establish clear goals and promote opportunities for performance
Coach groups and individual students (choirs, orchestras, rock bands, and kapa haka)
Celebrate and value unique cultural characteristics
WHAT?
Our process is play music games, establish music vocabulary, experiment with sound, and present ideas, which involves:
create: improvisation, playing by ear and ultimately composing
recreate: establish a musical vocabulary through games and activities
appreciate: ‘The Elements’ – aspects of music help students structure their work
teachers become students and explore various learning styles
incorporate cultural experiences within the group (Samoan sasa, kapa haka)
traditional methods Orff and Suzuki methods of learning
pentatonic scales – rhythm and melodic patterns
tuned and untuned percussion instruments
facilitate experienced musicians within the group
use language: ‘words’- relevant subjects.
pop/jazz/rock genre –because it is so relevant.
We want to ‘release the music’ in everyone. We believe that everyone has the right to learn music. It’s good for our wellbeing and it feels good. It’s vital for brain development and everyone needs it. We want to help schools access coaching for their teachers and their children that they may not otherwise get. Building confidence and improving skill level is the biproduct of what we do.
HOW?
“The music in schools program has been a breeze to have in our school – Mrs A is organized and enthusiastic and ensures that everything runs smoothly timetable wise. The tutors were fantastic and provided lessons that were well received across all year levels. The staff have been upskilled which was also our intention. I would highly recommend the music school ” June 29, 2021,
Cath Blacklow
Principal
St Joseph's Catholic School, Ashburton
Funding
There are various ways to fund a music program.
Creatives in Schools MOE program
Mrs A’s Creative ID: 496 page 16
Search: https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/publications/budget-2019/creatives-in-schools/