MUSIC
Dear Parents,
I am Mr. Frederick Estrada, a Filipino, and a graduate of Bachelor of Music Major in Music Education at Sta. Isabel College in the Philippines. This is my sixth year here at UWCT as a Music teacher for Primary Department. My past teaching experiences include conducting choir from different churches and teaching in public and private schools in the Philippines. I also taught Music in an international school in Jakarta, Indonesia before moving in Phuket.
Here at UWCT, we consider Music in the primary school as one of the subjects that makes the students’ lives balanced and enjoyable. Learning through music is fundamental to the development of the whole child and promotes creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and social interactions.
If you have any concerns regarding the music class, you can send me an email at [email protected].
I am looking forward to having a great musical year with your child.
Musically yours,
Kru Frederick Estrada
I am Mr. Frederick Estrada, a Filipino, and a graduate of Bachelor of Music Major in Music Education at Sta. Isabel College in the Philippines. This is my sixth year here at UWCT as a Music teacher for Primary Department. My past teaching experiences include conducting choir from different churches and teaching in public and private schools in the Philippines. I also taught Music in an international school in Jakarta, Indonesia before moving in Phuket.
Here at UWCT, we consider Music in the primary school as one of the subjects that makes the students’ lives balanced and enjoyable. Learning through music is fundamental to the development of the whole child and promotes creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and social interactions.
If you have any concerns regarding the music class, you can send me an email at [email protected].
I am looking forward to having a great musical year with your child.
Musically yours,
Kru Frederick Estrada
Unit of Inquiry #4: Where we are in place and time
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: Music can have similarities and differences between various cultures, places and time
Their line of inquiry will be:
• Appreciating music from different times, lands and purposes
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, independence
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: Music can have similarities and differences between various cultures, places and time
Their line of inquiry will be:
• Appreciating music from different times, lands and purposes
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, independence
Unit of Inquiry #3: How we organize ourselves
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: People can read, write and play musical compositions in many different ways
Their lines of inquiry will be:
• Reading of rhythmic patterns using traditional notation
• How musical elements are connected in playing an instrument
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, cooperation
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: People can read, write and play musical compositions in many different ways
Their lines of inquiry will be:
• Reading of rhythmic patterns using traditional notation
• How musical elements are connected in playing an instrument
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, cooperation
Unit of Inquiry #2: How we express ourselves
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: Celebrations and traditions are expressions of shared beliefs and values
Their lines of inquiry will be:
• Different celebrations around the world
• Examples of music used in celebrations
Key concepts: form, connection, perspective
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, cooperation
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: Celebrations and traditions are expressions of shared beliefs and values
Their lines of inquiry will be:
• Different celebrations around the world
• Examples of music used in celebrations
Key concepts: form, connection, perspective
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, cooperation
Students in Grade 1 has been singing with proper technique and were exploring their voices by singing simple harmonised songs. They learned to hold longer notes and sing higher pitches, focusing on awareness of sound quality and expression.
Unit of Inquiry #1: How we express ourselves
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: People can use music to communicate their feelings and ideas
Their line of inquiry will be:
• Unison and two part singing with focus on breathing and voice production
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, cooperation
Grade 1 students will be inquiring into the following central idea: People can use music to communicate their feelings and ideas
Their line of inquiry will be:
• Unison and two part singing with focus on breathing and voice production
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Skills: thinking, social, communication
Attitudes: appreciation, confidence, cooperation