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Music Works
Music Works lets students hear sixteen different instruments, covering basic music concepts in a simple to understand, practical way.
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Programme Philosophy
To introduce students to a wide range of musical instruments used in folk music and to explore how the instruments produce their sound. To present the basic concepts of music in a fun and non-threatening way, with a strong message that music is fun and can be played by anyone.
Programme Outcomes
Students will:
Hear and see sixteen different instruments
Learn how the instruments produce their sound
Discover the difference between high and low sounds (pitch)
Discover the difference between loud and soft sounds (dynamics)
Participate with different rhythms
Learn a song
Learn that music can be fun
This programme provides strong contributions to the various strands in the discipline of music in the Arts curriculum as well as making contributions to the area of technology.
Programme Description
This is a snappy, humorous, whirlwind tour through the sounds of sixteen different instruments.
Starting with the milk bottle (blown across the top), Bob uses panpipes to demonstrate pitch. We then look at a series of instruments that are blown including the koauau, tin whistle, swanee whistle and flute. The highland bagpipe chanter, Irish bagpipes, harmonica, melodeon and kazoo demonstrate instruments that use reeds to produce their sound (instruments are pulled part to show working parts). The guitar is used as an accompaniment for a new song that the children are taught. Other stringed instruments include the fiddle and harp. After demonstrating two percussion instruments, Bob invites students to identify and pretend to play instruments on a recording.
Programme Length
The performance usually lasts around 50 minutes, set up takes around 10 minutes.
Preparation
The following preparation will contribute to the success of the workshop: Talk about what happens at a concert, i.e. listening, showing appreciation, etc.
Resource Kit
The complimentary resource kit includes complete information on the workshop, labelled diagrams of instruments, a tape of all instruments and songs, card games, experiments and suggestions for further reading.
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