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"Music'sCool"
"Music'sCool"
is an exciting, new, multi-cultural music initiative created by Brent
Music Service. It
is a primary school, classroom-based programme aimed at introducing
music to younger children in a fun and creative, yet sympathetically
structured manner.
 Embracing
"Music'sCool"
Numerous schools in the London borough of Brent already embrace this
programme, demonstrating their clear understanding of the many social,
educational and creative benefits music can bring.
In
the 2009-2010 academic year alone, the programme significantly developed
so that for the first time ALL children from each of the years 1 through
to 6 in the subscribing schools, have had the opportunity to
participate.
 The
Heart Of The Matter
At its heart lies enjoyment in practical music making, both through
singing and instrumental playing. The structured programme enables
an early introduction to music from Year 1, gradually developing the
different musical elements through each year group with the use of
recorders and voice. By Year 4, students have a clear
understanding of sound, pitch and rhythm and by Years 5 and 6 this
progresses to an introduction to the rhythmic traditions of South
America and Africa through samba and djembe playing.
 Performance
Opportunity Of A Lifetime
The success of the programme to date is receiving public
recognition. To mark this growing populariy, representatives
from each of the year groups from 6 of the subscribing primary schools
were given the unprecedented opportunity to perform to an enthusiastic
audience at Wembley Arena as part of Brent
Makes Music 2010.
The
young musicians rose to the occasion and offered an inspiring
performance of 'Amani Utupe' (a Swahili song whose title means Grant
Us  Peace,
Give Us Courage). The audience was captivated not only by the
colourful spectacle of their performance but also by the high standard
of musicianship these young performers had already achieved in such a
short time.
Encouragement
and Achievement
Learning is at its best when supported by encouragement. To help
the young "Music'sCool" musicians along their way they
are presented with a certificate to mark their achievements as each of
annual stages of the  programme
is completed. By enabling the children to display their
certificate at home, this not only offers recognition of their
involvement, but also serves as a visual reminder of the things they
have learnt and to give them pride in their achievements.
The
Future
Now that "Music'sCool"
has established itself across a large collection of primary schools in
the London borough of Brent, it's continuing popularity and proven
success in the classroom demands its continuing development. At
present, Year 1 through to Year 6 are catered for, but Brent Music
Service are now looking to expand the programme to reach out to
Reception classes too. In conjunction with this, a pre-school
programme is also evolving so that children are introduced to the
wonderful world of music as early as possible.
Getting
Involved with "Music'sCool"
If
you are a school who would like to take advantage of this exciting and
innovative early learning music programme, please contact Brent
Music Service to learn how you could enjoy the benefits of "Music'sCool"
too.
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Council Service