12. Music @ St Bede's
St Bede’s Primary School values the Arts and have great opportunities in the area of music. Students demonstrate their creativity in many ways. All classes experience music lessons on a fortnightly basis.
Each class experiences a wide variety of musical genres followed by a discussion about what they observe whilst listening and/or dancing to it. We learn about dynamics, pitch, beat, rhythm and tempo whilst moving, listening and playing. Students have opportunities to sing, dance and play instruments – and we have a lot of fun too!
Music education is important for improving children’s ability to learn. You are encouraged to read the following article by Dr Anita Collins who is an award-winning educator and researcher in music education and brain development.
You are invited to:
- Sing nursery rhymes with your child.
- Talk about and play your favourite song.
- Listen to music and discuss emotions and feelings.
- Use household items to make a beat or clap to the beat.
- Identify musical instruments.