Outschool
Search

$14

weekly
Class
Play

Melodies of the Globe: Exploring the Diversity of Music!

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Class
In this ongoing course learners will explore the songs, musical instruments, genres, national anthems and cultures of music around the globe!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(27 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework is occasionally assigned in this class and will take between 5-15 minutes to complete. Assignments will include interactive activities such as drag-and-drop exercises, labeling tasks, and listening activities.
Assessment
Assessment in this course is primarily formative. Progress is evaluated through instructor observation and questioning, as well as classwork and homework assignments. Families may reach out to the instructor at any point during the course for a report on their child's progress in class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
In this ongoing course, learners will meet weekly to explore the music of a new culture. Each session is a window into a new country or culture, where learners will not only sing songs from other countries but also explore the sights, sounds and elements that make the music of each culture unique and special.

🍎 What Will Be Taught:
-Cultural Appreciation Lesson including details on the history, geography, demographics, daily life, art and architecture, popular holidays and cuisine of each week's culture.
-Songs and Rhythms from Around the Globe
-National Anthems Around the Globe
-Composers Around the Globe
-World Music Instruments
-World Music Genres
-World Music Dance Styles

🎶 Weekly Topics (please note that more countries and topics will be added to this list in the upcoming weeks!)

**Classes starting September 7th
-Week of September 14th: The Music of Mexico
-Week of September 21st: The Music of the United Kingdom
-Week of September 28th: The Music of Russia
-Week of October 5th: The Music of Africa

**Classes starting September 9th
-Week of September 9th: The Music of India
-Week of September 16th: The Music of Mexico
-Week of September 23rd: The Music of China
-Week of September 30th: The Music of Pakistan

**Classes starting November 12th
-Week of November 12th: The Music of the Middle East
-Week of November 19th: The Music of Australia
-Week of November 26th: The Music of the United States
-Week of December 3rd: The Music of the Caribbean

🌍 Class Structure
Each class will begin with learners learning a new vocal song from the country or culture we are examining that week. The selected song may be a folk song or other genre relevant to the culture being examined that week. Learners may also learn a song that has to do with a holiday celebrated in a particular culture such as the song "Auld Lang Syne" which is often sung on New Year's eve around the world. After learning the weekly song, learners will receive a music appreciation lesson on the culture of the week. Learners can expect to learn details about the culture's history, geography, demographics as well as musical details such as unique instruments, musical elements, genres, composers, dances and more. Learners may be given either classwork or a brief homework assignment to complete after each week's lesson.

👩🏼‍🏫 Teacher Style
As a teacher, I have often been described as "passionate", "caring" and "tech-savvy" by parents, students and administrators alike. While I enjoy creating structured lesson plans, I tend to embrace organic learning moments as they arise and I encourage learners to ask questions and discuss concepts introduced to them throughout the course.

🙋🏽 Learner Interaction:
Learners are engaged throughout the course and asked to participate by singing, reading content on slides, answer critical thinking questions and ask questions as they arise. Learners will also be able to collaborate and share their thoughts on Padlet, a third-party tool utilized in this course (please see external resources and parental guidance for more information).

🧠 Required Experience or Knowledge:
No prior musical background or knowledge is required; all curious minds are welcome to join this cultural expedition!

Learning Goals

1. Learners will develop an appreciation for the diversity of global music and its cultural significance.

2. Learners will gain knowledge about the geography and demographics of various countries and cultures around the world.

3. Learners will explore the historical and contemporary importance of national anthems in different regions.

4. Learners will become familiar with a wide range of world musical instruments and their unique sounds.

5. Learners will learn to identify and appreciate various music genres from around the globe.

6. Learners will explore the contributions of notable composers and musicians from different countries.

7. Learners will engage with the cultural context of music, including its use in ceremonies, celebrations, and daily life.

8. Learners will gain an understanding of how dance and music are intertwined in various cultures.

9. Learners will engage in respectful and culturally sensitive discussions about music and culture.

10. Learners will develop a global perspective and a sense of cultural empathy through the exploration of melodies from diverse cultures.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
I want to ensure that all families are comfortable with the content of this course. In this course learners will be viewing videos of dance and costuming styles from other cultures including those of Indigenous cultures, Bollywood, samba and belly dancing. While I strive to present the dances of other cultures in a competent and respectful manner, I also understand that some families may have concerns based on their own cultural, religious, or social beliefs. Please feel free to reach out to me before (and after) enrollment to ask any questions you have about dance videos included in this ongoing course. This class also uses COPPA-compliant third-party tools including Google Forms, Google Slides, and Padlet. Learners will need to have a Google account to access classwork and homework assignments on Google Slides and Forms. Learners have the option of creating a Padlet account but may also respond to prompts without posting their name. Lastly, all YouTube videos used in this course are directly embedded into class presentations, ensuring learners can watch directly from the Outschool platform.
Supply List
No specific materials are required for this course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The curriculum and educational resources for this course has been developed independently by the instructor. The following songs, websites and multimedia elements have been utilized to provide background to learners. *Books* -Celebrations Around the World! by Sally K. Albrecht, Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz -World Partners by Cheryl Lavender -Planet Jams by Mark Burrows *Vocal Songs* -A La Nanita Nana -Al-yadil yadil yadi -Arirang -Auld Lang Syne -Balonku ada lima -Bela bimba -Botany Bay -Crop Over -Danny Boy -Dragon Boat Festival -En la Pulga de San Jose -Hej Sokoly -Johnny Grotto -Kakke Kakke Koodevide -La Cucaracha -Odwira -Sakura -Sambalele -Scarborough Fair -Scotland's Burning -Song of the Volga Boatmen -This Land is Your Land -Zhuó Mù Niǎo *Multimedia Elements Included In This Course* -Excerpts from Multicultural Music and Instrumental Recordings: These excerpts are selected to examine the musical elements and sounds of world music genres, rhythms and world music instruments. -YouTube Videos: Students will occasionally watch YouTube videos which are relevant to the weekly culture. Topics of videos may include demonstrations of unique world music instruments, cultural dances, music genres, cultural or historical artifacts and/or architecture, or cultural celebrations. These videos are meant to enhance and provide an additional window into the content presented in this course. All YouTube videos are directly embedded into the weekly presentations for the course so students will be able to enjoy them without leaving the Outschool platform. *Source Websites* -CNN.com -Britannica.com -Nationalgeographic.com -Kiddle.co -Billboard.com -Folkways.si.edu -Kennedy-center.org -Worldmusiccentral.org -Middleeasterndance.net

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2023
5.0
27reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
Miss Suzanne is a licensed K-12 music teacher with a decade of experience teaching K-6 music in New Jersey’s public schools and as a private lesson teacher. In addition to her classroom experience, Miss Suzanne owns and operates her own music education business providing learning resources and ideas to other music educators.

Reviews



Parents also liked
Angsty Music Appreciation Social Club
Professor Dave, PhD
5.0
(123)
$15 per class
Next session at 8 PM on Friday
Group Class
1/wk, 55 min
13-18
Let's Play With... Classical Music and Draw Too!
Svetlana Khmelnitsky
5.0
(310)
$11 per class
Next session at 8 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
4-7
In the Sea World With Classical Music and Craft
Svetlana Khmelnitsky
5.0
(310)
$13 per class
Next session at 6 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 55 min
4-8
Story Telling Through Sound: Music, Lyrics, and Literary Devices
Sarah Hayhow
$9 per class
Next session at 9 PM on Mon 3/3
Group Class
2/wk, 55 min
11-14
Taylor Swift Fan Club! a Musical Journey for Aspiring Singers
Bloom Academy
4.8
(61)
$16 per class
Next session at 10:30 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 1 hr
10-15
Swifties Unite! a Taylor Swift Appreciation Club
Letticia Chia
4.9
(418)
$13 per class
Next session at 10 PM on Thursday
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
10-15
A Kaleidoscope of Music - Ongoing Classical Music Exploration Class
Nicole Dyson-Smith
4.9
(1,261)
$10 per class
Next session at 4:30 PM on Saturday
Group Class
1/wk, 35 min
8-12
Orchestral Music Group
Dr Steph Acaster
5.0
(256)
$4 per month
Chat Group
Unlimited Access
10-15
Learning the Instruments of the Orchestra: A Music Elective
Tim Stephens
5.0
(176)
$12 per class
Next session at 8 PM on Thursday
Group Class
1/wk, 40 min
9-13
Exploring the Seasons With Vivaldi- A Preschool Music Class
Tara Turnes
5.0
(21)
$5 per class
Group Class
4 wks, 1/wk, 25 min
3-6
The Beatles: Discussion, Trivia and Music Club
Kristine Sader
4.9
(272)
$15 per class
Next session at 5 PM on Tue 6/3
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
10-15
The Land of Sweets With Tchaikovsky's Music & Craft
Svetlana Khmelnitsky
5.0
(310)
$13 per class
Next session at 10 PM on Thursday
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 55 min
4-8
Travel With Classical Music to Fantastic Worlds!
Svetlana Khmelnitsky
5.0
(310)
$11 per class
Next session at 9 PM on Thursday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
4-8
Once Upon a Story in Classical Music: Listen & Draw
Svetlana Khmelnitsky
5.0
(310)
$11 per class
Next session at 1 AM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
4-8
Mindful Music: Weekly Listen and Draw Brain Break
Mrs. Clay
4.9
(114)
$8 per class
Next session at 6 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 25 min
6-10
5th Grade Homeschool Full Curriculum w/ Spanish and Music Appreciation
Trammell Classes Dragon Academy, DnD, Coding , RPG
4.8
(721)
$30 per class
Next session at 3 PM on Monday
Group Class
5/wk, 1.50 hr
9-12
See More Classes
Home
Search
Give a Gift Card
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Language & Region
Log In