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Vocal Music Academy Teaching and Learning Framework WHY? The discipline of music making is transferable to every learning situation in and outside the academic community Tim Lautzenheiser (Winter 2005) Why Music? Why Band?


  1. Vocal Music Academy Teaching and Learning Framework �

  2. WHY? “The discipline of music making is transferable to every learning situation in and outside the academic community…” Tim Lautzenheiser (Winter 2005) Why Music? Why Band? Canadian Music Educator , 19-23

  3. STUDIES SHOW... “ Schools with strong Arts programs are proven to be effective and productive learning environments that encourage a high level of student success.” (Champions of Change, The Impact of the Arts on Learning, 2000) � a critical and positive connection between music learning and success in other areas of the curriculum. reading (Butzlaff 2000) • mathematics (Vaughn 2000) •

  4. VOCAL MUSIC IS A GREAT WAY TO… � Build skills in vocal music and develop musical literacy (reading, writing musical notation) � Increase student achievement in all academic areas � Create an engaging and joyful environment � Develop an inclusive community for all � Seek out community partnerships to enhance student learning

  5. THE VOCAL MUSIC ENVIRONMENT � Active � Engaging � Collaborative

  6. WHAT IS A VOCAL MUSIC CURRICULUM? � Singing is the primary vehicle for learning and expression � Ministry mandated curriculum for Music is taught � Songs (repertoire) are explored from a variety of musical practices � Critical thinking is valued

  7. WHAT IS A VOCAL MUSIC CURRICULUM? � Teaches healthy vocal technique � Includes learning music theory to develop music literacy � Makes connections to other areas of the curriculum (language arts, math, dance, drama, history) � Exposes students to career paths which involve music

  8. CO-CURRICULAR INITIATIVES � Multiple performance opportunities � Small and large ensembles ( Jazz, Chamber Ensembles) � Community Outreach

  9. PARTNERSHIPS � Interact with communities � Opportunities for partnerships with: - Universities and colleges - Community and arts organizations - Community and cultural groups - Other schools

  10. VOCAL MUSIC ACADEMY “Music gives a soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, And life to everything.” -Plato

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