Music
Vision
Lifelong passion and appreciation towards music.
Mission
Promote appreciation of music through quality and diverse experiences.
Department members
| Department Members: |
|---|
| Ms Dawn Teo (SH Aesthetics/CCA (internal)) |
| Ms Abbi Chow |
| Mdm Sabrina |
Music: The AIPS Approach
In AIPS, we adopt the ECA approach in our music teaching.
E – Experience
C – Concept
A – Application
On top of ECA, we also include elements of the Kodaly Approach.
Music Curriculum at AIPS
At Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, we strongly believe that ‘Every child is a star’. Through Music lessons, students listen and learn to recognise different types of music. They are exposed to music pieces which reflect different moods and from different cultures. They sing and play melodic and rhythmic instruments individually or in groups, and explore putting different sounds together.
Primary 1: Singing and Body Percussion
Children enjoy singing and dancing to music. It is also one of the fundamental skills for music lessons. Thus, in Primary 1, our students learn to use their “singing voice” and to sing using the correct techniques. Students are introduced to various genre of music of different cultures and languages.
Primary 2: Kompang
Our students are introduced to the Kompang, a hand drum commonly used in traditional music.
Primary 3: Recorder and Cajon
The Primary 3 students will start to learn the fundamentals of playing the recorder. Recorder is the main melodic instrument used in our school and we hope that our students will be able to master it well under the guidance of our music teachers. The students also have the opportunity to explore the rhythms and sounds produced by the Cajon.
Primary 4: Ukulele & Recorder
Our students have the opportunity of learning how to play the Ukulele in Primary 4. This is to ensure our students get the exposure to different types of instruments. The students will also continue with recorder playing as part of the music curriculum.
Primary 5: GarageBand
The Primary 5 students infused Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into their music lesson. They are introduced to GarageBand. Using the app, they can showcase their creativity by arranging a song using the smart instruments and loops.
Primary 6: Drumming
As a post-PSLE activity, the students learn how to play different rhythms on various drums. The students had fun exploring rhythms and learnt about teamwork and cooperation.
Shine at AIPS 2023
Shine at AIPS is a music competition held virtually this year. The objective of this competition is to provide students with a platform to showcase their talent, and allow them to build stage confidence. This competition is open to all students. They could choose from the following categories: Dance, Instrument, or Voice.
2023 Winners:
Junior Category (P1 – P3 Students)
Senior Category (P4 – P6 Students)
Group Category (P1 – P6 Students)
