Music

Philosophy

Music is a universal language, one that brings people together.  All students are equal in the non-verbal activities which a music class offers. The musical resources from the multicultural environment of the international school should be to help promote understanding and respect. Music’s chief role in education is to stimulate the student’s sensitivity, to encourage his/her imagination and his/her ability to create.  It is a necessary part of a well-balanced education, a complement to academic and physical activities.  Competence in musical skills - note and rhythm reading, sequencing, movement, performing alone and in a group, has a positive influence on academic subjects and helps develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Aim

The aim of the music programme is to help students grow in their ability to incorporate music as an enriching and humanising force in their daily lives. It encourages active involvement in different forms of music making, both individual and communal, developing a sense of group identity and togetherness, creativity, and a desire for quality. It also aims to develop students’ ability develop to listen to and analyse music from a variety of cultures and time periods, thereby increasing their aesthetic sensitivity and appreciation for beauty.