Performing Arts News

This term, boys from Year 1 to 4 have been introduced to Timmy and the Breakfast Band, a trio of performers who combine music and circus to explore how music affects our emotions. So far, the boys have engaged in activities where they've created their own music to accompany a silent film, exploring how sound and music can influence a scene; they've written music inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee to tell an emotive story; they've played games where students have guessed each other's emotions to music by analysing facial expressions and body language; and, they've been introduced to the instruments from the show.

It has been wonderful to hear how our Performing Arts stars have continued their classroom inquiries beyond the Performing Arts room. This has included searching for pieces on Spotify and YouTube at home to share with their families, discovering different instrumental versions of these pieces, as well as bringing in instruments from home that are similar to those played by the musicians.

Under normal circumstances, the boys would be treated to a live performance by the group, however, this year we'll be engaging with the band via a Live Stream performance, enabling us the opportunity to use the fabulous technology we have here at Scotch. Who knows, maybe next year we'll be able to engage with some international artists via this platform. The Timmy and the Breakfast Band performance is set to take place on Monday 17 August, so be sure to ask your son all about the show!

   

Miss Phebe Samson
Performing Arts Teacher