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Music
Aim: Enjoyment and appreciation for all, talent and interest development for some
Every child possesses innate musical qualities awaiting to be harnessed and developed. These aural and expressive abilities and sensibilities empower the child to appreciate and participate in musical experiences that enhance the child’s life and enrich their understanding of themselves and the world.
The Music Programme in Waterway Primary provides experiences to acquire and apply musical skills, knowledge and understanding through listening, creating and performing. Our students begin with singing, music and movement in their earlier years to picking up instrumental playing skills on the woodwind, string and mallets, in both individual and group settings.
Students who are passionate, have keen interest or talented in Music will be provided with other platforms for development such as Singapore Youth Festivals Arts Presentation (SYF AP), internal and external music competitions and music-making showcases.
Our students’ learning of Music @ Waterway Primary begins with singing and movement in the earlier years to picking up instrument playing skills on the recorder, ukulele and keyboard before consolidating their 6 years of learning by collaborating with friends to put up a performance in ‘The Music Showcase’ before their graduation.
Here at Waterway Primary, we aim to develop in our students;
- An awareness of and appreciation for music locally and globally
- The ability for creative expression through music
Students will learn musical elements and concepts through the 3Es - Experience, Explore and Experiment during their lessons. They participate actively in hands-on activities, hone their listening skills and unleash their creativity in improvising and composing their own music, in both individual and group settings. There are also opportunities for students to perform and hence, build their confidence to showcase their musicality in front of an audience.
These are our key music programmes in which students get to enjoy music-making within school;
Music Quiz for all levels
A fun way for the students to reinforce their musical elements.
Mass Singing during morning assembly
Singing of local community and celebratory songs together as a whole school.
Performing Arts CCA Module (PA CCA)
Students get to explore their interests in Performing Arts.
WAP Centrestage
An open stage for all to put up a performance (eg: singing, dancing and playing instrument) individually or with friends.
Talent Showcase
Talents will be scouted to put up performances for the school to view.
PAM Week
Students participate in a variety of learning activities that integrates PE, Art and Music for a holistic experience.