How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our tears, our highest aspiration?

Classroom Music

At SSIS, Music is an integral part of the Elementary curriculum. With the understanding that children learn in a variety of ways, SSIS promotes a balanced Music programme for the development of the whole child. Throughout their lessons, our students can have opportunities to engage in Music Literacy, Composition, Listening, Instrumental Performance, Dance, and Vocal Music. Students receive the skills necessary to successfully participate in all areas of music from proudly sharing their special talents to confidently exploring less familiar ways of musical expression. From early on, the Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten classes explore music through movement, playing instruments and singing. As they continue through the Elementary years, Music education becomes more advanced. The Music curriculum assures student development by applying a sequentially balanced progression of skills, concepts and knowledge.

The SSIS Elementary Music facilities offer an extensive line of Orff instruments, World Percussion and classroom instruments. These, together with recorders, keyboards and available wind instruments, allow students many opportunities for enhancement of their musical learning.  Spacious rooms provide plentiful area for dance and creative movement.  Resources are collected from a variety of international sources and provide exciting new music and traditional long-time favourites for students to enjoy. Laptops in the classroom add up-to-date technology to Music lessons.

Students organized and directed their own band,
showing confidence, creativity and cooperation.
The PYP Learner Profiles and Attitudes are a large part of
the Music curriculum. Students also learn respect, tolerance and
caring when working together and sharing instruments.
The Music programme offers a balance of group and
individual learning engagements to promote independence
and student reflection.