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Music Makers After School combines online lessons with live performance. Three different programs focus on different areas of music development:

I. Elements of Music and Song: In this program, students will learn the different elements that go into a song including melody, rhythm, and tempo. They will study how different classical composers used these elements. For the live performance, they will sing songs that illustrate concepts learned.

II. Composing Music:* In this program, students will learn to read music and utilize the different song elements to compose their own works. The live performance will include performances of students' own pieces as well as singing of songs that illustrate concepts learned.

III. Developing Music Compositions:* In this program, students will learn how to add harmony and lyrics to their music. The live performance will include performances of students' own pieces as well as singing of songs that illustrate concepts learned.

While intended to be taught sequentially, each program is designed to be appropriate for first-time Music Maker attendees.

Programs Materials Include:

Lesson excerpts from the Beauvoir Music Makers online curriculum

Singing library of children’s songs

Pacing guide

Printable worksheets

Suggested performance set lists

Performance script, program, and invitation templates

Backing tracks for selected songs in the public domain

Technical Requirements:

Computer with high speed internet connection

Flash Player 9+

Speakers

Printer for worksheets and lesson plans

Recommended: interactive white board or projector and screen

Recommended browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari

 

* These programs will be available for online purchase in January, 2012.

 

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Each class in our programs includes:

  • Music Theory: elements of music and music notation
  • Music History: the great composers and their music
  • Ear Training: listening to compare notes and rhythms
  • Listening Repertoire: recognition of classical pieces
  • Singing Repertoire: performance of songs

Music Maker programs are appropriate for first, second, third, and fourth grade students and can be adapted for other grades.

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