The Year 1/2 Junior Choir has begun! The Choir focuses upon building confidence, teamwork and developing an appreciation of music. Students are introduced to a variety of games and exercises to help them learn the necessary breathing and vocal projection skills. Students are also involved in learning and creating simple actions for a range of songs, this helps aids their understanding of a song, as well as developing their coordination, rhythmical and memory skills. Students are frequently encouraged to watch and discuss a range of short recordings/videos of different choirs, bands and musical groups, helping them to appreciate a wide range of musical styles. Learning to work as a team is important and essential to the building of a happy and confident choir. We use the YCIS helping hands to ensure that the children develop their confidence and maintain a healthy mindset. The helping hands are important within our discussions and reflections, as well as in our preparation for a final performance. We look forward to sharing some of our songs with you through performance and video in the not too distant future!
Lower Primary Music Teacher – Jane DOUGLAS