How We Learn Music
Music is experienced through listening, performing, and creating. We will include all of these experiences throughout our musical journey. Throughout the year, we will be listening to authentic examples from a wide variety of musical genres from classical, pop, folk songs and everything in between.
Performing music is another important way in which we experience music. We will have many opportunities to perform inside and outside the classroom. My personal favorite way of experiencing music is through composing.
By creating their own music, students will show their understanding of the concept we are working on in class. There will be many opportunities for students to compose their own piece of music and share it with others.
Music is also a collaborative experience and we will be working together as a class, in small groups, and as individuals to authentically experience music. Everyone in the music room has a musical identity and I can’t wait to understand your musical experiences and further your musical understanding.