Students learn about the voice and body as a complex musical/language instrument. They explore rhythm patterns, pitch and melody, and how these connect with various moods, emotions and ideas. Students gain an understanding of how music and musical instruments have evolved. They are introduced to various instruments and instrument families, and use instruments in a performance that concludes their three-week introduction to music.

Through activities and presented demonstrations students discover answers to questions such as “What is the most complex instrument on the planet?” “Why were instruments invented?” and “How do instruments make a sound?” They are introduced to Mozart as a musician and composer.

Through movement activities and creating sound augmentation for a story, students think about how instrumental sounds are linked to emotions. They also meet the composer Joseph Haydn and see and hear instruments from the string family.

Students enjoy the musical story of Peter & the Wolf, as orchestrated by composer Sergei Prokofiev. Instrument families are discussed, as well as how specific instrument sounds convey character and feeling.

The artist presents an interactive concert bringing together the learning from the previous lessons.