In connection to their Unit of Inquiry “Solar Systems”, Grade 4 students have been learning about “The Planets”, an orchestral piece written by British composer Gustav Holst between 1914 and 1916. In this piece, Holst uses the solar system’s planets … Continue reading
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Grades 4 and 5 students have received … Continue reading
In Grade 2 we have been learning about how music is used in different parts of the World. We have used key concepts to analyse and understand some videos related to a Basque traditional instrument: the txalaparta. Through these videos … Continue reading
In Pre 5 we have been learning about the Symphony Orchestra as an example of Community. And in Grade 3 we have explored the orchestra to find out the different materials instruments are made of. In an Orchestra each member … Continue reading
Next week, on Thursday 14th of November, Grades 1 and 4 will visit Qatar Music Academy and Katara Concert Hall. We will watch and listen to the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. They will perform an adaptation of Prokofiev’s famous piece “Peter … Continue reading
Here is a link to a playlist of videos that explain how different instruments are made. Here you can find the two videos we have watched at school. Use them to complete the worksheet. Once you have completed those, choose a … Continue reading