This workshop showcases how 88 Keyboard Concert Project designs an interactive concert-like music class to engage underserved students in rural areas of China to “bridge” the education gap. It is a demonstration of the six years of hands-on experience from delivering 51 concerts in more than 40 schools, reaching over 11700 students. The goal is achieved through live performance, enlightening students with cross-discipline academic pursuit, and immersing students in the music’s original culture. Through this experience, the students will be more engaged with academic study as well as diverse cultures. The development of the methodology is grounded by Western pedagogy such as Orff, Dalcroze, Constructivism, and Holism, while embedding Chinese ancient poetry, local ethnic dancing and farming culture in the music context.
1001, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal QC H2Z 1H2
Canada