Music Appreciation: World Music (Self-Paced)
In this 4-week series of online, pre-recorded video self-paced classes, students will explore music from around the world from listening to music from Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly to help learners apply the concepts through various exercises. Additionally, there will be recording assignments to further enhance their practice and understanding.Certificate of Completion
Families may request a certificate of completion once the course has been successfully finished. This certificate serves as a formal acknowledgment of the learner’s participation and achievement, providing a tangible record of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.Class Experience
Upon completion, the following class would be Music Theory: Basic Fundamentals (Beginner - Self-Paced). No required experience or knowledge. Each lesson is a combination of lecture, listening, and discussion about the material covered in the lesson. The assignments are designed to help reinforce the topics learned in each lesson. While it is recommended to purchase the textbook, the teacher will provide all the materials needed for the learners in this class. This course will use video examples, and assignment explanations, and will provide feedback. Each lesson is a combination of lectures via PowerPoint, listening, and written discussion about the material covered in the lesson. The teacher will post questions in the classroom to encourage class discussion that will reflect the material that they have learned. Students will interact with one another by playing games like Quizlet! and play Kahoot!.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the musical traditions from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, learning about the cultural contexts and influences behind each region’s unique sound.Through weekly listening assignments, students will develop the ability to analyze and identify key elements of music from different cultures, such as rhythm, melody, instrumentation, and form.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Bulgaria (Europe)
Students will explore the rich traditions of Bulgarian world music, focusing on key cultural practices like Koleda (Christmas carols), Kukerovden (masked ritual songs), Easter dance songs, and harvest songs. Students will also examine how these folk music traditions reflect Bulgaria’s deep connection to seasonal and religious celebrations, offering insight into the country's musical heritage and its role in shaping European world music. Lesson 2:
Africa
Students will explore African music, focusing on key traditions such as Agbekor, the music and dance of the Ewe people, and the role of the Lunsi drummers in Ghana. Students will also examine specific pieces like Nag Biegu, Nhemamusasa, Nyarai, and Makala, highlighting the cultural significance of each. Lesson 3:
America
Students will explore American music, focusing on iconic pieces like God Bless America and Yankee Doodle, along with the New Women’s Shuffle Dance and Tito Puente's Oye Como Va. The study will highlight how American music reflects multicultural influences, blending various traditions to create unique genres and styles. Lesson 4:
East Asia (China); Final Project
Students will explore Chinese music, including traditional ensemble music, solo instrumental traditions, religious music, and modern popular genres. Students will examine how Chinese music reflects its cultural history and societal values, focusing on the distinct instruments and performance styles that define these genres. For the final project, students will receive all necessary information in one of the provided prompts to create a comprehensive report. Other Details
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
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- PhD in Cultural Studies, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal as 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂çã𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒂 𝒄𝒊ê𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂 𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒂 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓, 2016-2022 (suma cum laude)
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- Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organization Development, Design Thinking and Education Leadership, Global Leaders Program, 2021-2022
- Diplôme de direction d’orchestre, Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, 2019-2020
- Prix de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire de Versailles, 2018-2020
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clarinet Performance ‘aluna extraordinaria’, Escola Superior de Música e Artes Espectáculo as 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓, 2014-2015
- MM in Clarinet Performance, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 2012-2014
- BA in European History and Music, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2008-2012
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- Bachelor's Degree, University of Oxford
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Contemporary Repertoire ConductingReviews
Self-Paced Course
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Completed by 4 learners
Ages: 8-12
