Musical creativity

Match my sound!

DESCRIPTION:

This musical activity is designed for students aged 10-12 to enhance their emotional competence, specifically resilience. In this activity, students will listen to classical music songs and relate to their classmates.

OUTCOMES:

  • improved knowledge on how to express own feelings and have the chance to analyse their own perspective.
  • ability to find the right answer by using two senses
  • understand the challenges and the benefits of stepping out of their comfort zone.

DURATION: 50 minutes

MATERIALS:

  • laptop
  • speakers
  • video projector

SKILLS RELATED:

  • ability to symbolize and find the abstract
  • general knowledge on classical music

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Step 1: A series of classical music songs are played and each participant needs to find the one that matches his/her state of mind. After that, explain their choice and try to find people that have chosen the same.
  • Step 2: The musical pieces the participants hear need to be matched with the faces of the composers. They are given some time to think and then the correct answer is revealed.
  • Step 3: Taking turns, one student has the chance to choose a musical piece that best matches his personality. The rest of the students are blindfolded, they can touch the student in charge, they listen to his/her choice, but they cannot see him/her. The music runs for 1 minute maximum, then it is stopped. After the answers are checked, the student reveals his identity.

TIPS:

  • Remind students that the aim is to reflect upon and discover their emotions, not to find a correct answer.

REFLECTION:

  • Did you discover something you did not know about your emotions ?
  • Was the blindfolded risk of guessing worth playing? Why?
  • What new aspects did you find in relating to your classmates?

Information

№: 2022-1-BG01-KA220-SCH-000086869
Programme: Erasmus+, KA220-SCH - Cooperation partnerships in school education
Duration: 01.11.2022 - 31.10.2024

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