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 TEMPO! is a partnership between The
Pasadena Symphony, the Pasadena Unified School District and schools.
Designed and conceived by the Symphony in cooperation with teachers and
school principals, this program aims to increase music education
opportunities for students and their teachers, using both skills-based
instruction and the integration of music into the core curriculum. Through
the use of a music-infused curriculum, teacher training, school concerts,
resource provision, the B.E.AT guidebook for parents, and the TEMPO! 3rd
grade Recorder program, TEMPO! is in compliance with the State of
California's Visual and Performing Arts Standards.
MUSIC-INFUSED CURRICULUM
The TEMPO! Curriculum resource book features a series of lesson maps that
are based on sequential learning for children ages 6-8 and features
learning about the families of instruments, study of the elements of music
with links to children's literature and literacy themes and in third
grade, children learn to read music and play the recorder. Each lesson map
is story-based and provides the starting point to developing an
understanding in and through music. Activities, extensions, and teacher
tips accompany the lessons and further deepen connections across the
curriculum.
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TEACHER TRAINING
Interactive, hands-on workshops familiarize teachers with the use of music
integrated in the classroom, the TEMPO! Curriculum Resource Book and
related music and arts materials and tips on working with the teaching
artist and how to use the Complete Recorder Resource Book. Lessons are
modeled and resources demonstrated, and teachers are guided in the use of
arts teaching strategies. The Symphony's Director of Education provides
further support throughout the year in the form of on-site visits.
TEMPO!
Teacher Workshops 2007-2008
Facilitators Alison Kenny Gardhouse and Jerri Price
* Locations
to be determined
September 18* Grade One
September 19* Grade Two
September 20* Grade Three w/ teaching artist Ross Craton
RESOURCE PROVISION
Each school is provided resources such as books, CDs, rhythm instruments,
scarves, an erasable music chart, recorder peg boards and recorders with
accompanying books for students. This insures access and availability of
the materials that to the successful delivery of the TEMPO! Curriculum.
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SCHOOL CONCERTS
Throughout the year, students attend a series of six exciting and
interactive concerts that enable students to use auditory and visual
senses to interact with and learn from the performers. A variety of music
styles and groupings are demonstrated, ranging from classical to ethnic
music. Each concert references the Visual and Performing Arts Standards.
Teachers are provided with a concert guide to assist in concert
preparation and follow-up.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The B.E.A.T. (Bring Education About TEMPO! Home) is a guide for parents
written in English and Spanish. The guide written in English and Spanish
contains useful information about the program, the Pasadena Symphony and
on the importance of music education,. Parents receive the TEMPO! schedule
and are encouraged to attend concerts.
Parents Bring Education About TEMPO! Home
(BEAT) is a supporting component of TEMPO! Information/Activity packets
are sent home with every student, and parents are provided with a concert
schedule. This Information/Activity packet contains games, instrument
making instructions, drawings and puzzles for parents to enjoy with their
children. A suggested listening list is also included. Parents are
encouraged to attend TEMPO! Concerts.
For more information, call (626) 793-7172,
ext. 18.
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