SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Music Explorers
Music Explorers I and II are for young people who are interested in music and want to be able to understand it better. These courses encourage music literacy, allowing students to be better listeners and performers of music. The classes are designed to be an introduction, expansion, or review of material encountered in the school music program. Students will listen to, sing and create music as part of each class.
Music Explorers I: Young students in Explorers I will begin to understand and use music concepts and terms. These musicians will listen to, move to, and sing music to further experience steady beat, duration, pitch, volume, and articulation. Students will use some solfege (do, mi, sol, and la). Rhythmic and melodic improvisation will also be covered. Explorers I is for students entering grades 1 through 3 in the fall.
June 27 - July 1, 2011 4:15 – 5:00 pm Instructor: L. O'Shea
Music Explorers II: Students in Explorers II will understand and use music terms, concepts and notation. These musicians will write their own melodies that include elements of rhythm & meter, pitch & key, expression, and form. Some creations may include song writing with lyrics. Students will also apply solfege (do, re, mi, etc.) to common melodies, and explore more complex scores while listening to music. Explorers II is for students entering grades 4 through 6 in the fall.
June 27 - July 1, 2011 3:00 – 4:00 pm Instructor: L. O'Shea
