The creative process of writing a song or poem can reinforce the learning of a variety of subjects, concepts, and information. Based on a pre-determined topic or not, students work with Robbi K & Friends to learn the 4 S's of song writing - subject, structure, style, & song, and apply this knowlege to writing their own original song as a group.
As a skilled teaching artist and songwriter, Robbi K encourages students to improvise, compose, perform develop poems, ideas, or rhymes that are then set to music, recorded & duplicated onto CD; facilitating a memorable learning process.
It's recommended that each class have a minimum two sessions as the schedule permits. Based on a topic chosen in a planning session, students co-write lyrics with Robbi, pick musical styles, arrange the music, rehearse, record, and if desired, present a final performance of the songs. This programs connects to many aspects of academic & social curriculum, and is recommend for grades first to tenth.
The final results: inspired students, interesting songs, an introduction to writing and performing original music, and an improved sense of school community.
Benefits to students and teachers and State Standards:
- Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources: Students will be knowledgeable about and make use of the materials and resources available for participation in the arts in various roles.
- Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts: Students will actively engage in the processes that constitute creation and performance in the arts and participate in various roles in the arts.
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