PRIZE WINNERS 2017
Association of the Music Instrument and
Music Equipment Industry
DIVISION I – MUSICAL WORK IN THE CLASSROOM
Cat. 1: Musical work in the classroom, Grades 1–4
Prize winner: Freie Grundschule Wernigerode
Project title: (Um)wege zur Musiktheorie
Project management: Simone Drebenstedt
Project Description:
The project "(Um)wege zur Musiktheorie", under direction of Simone Drebenstedt,
documents various possibilities for the pupil-centered imparting of music theory.
Using a canon as an example, the basic understanding for tune and rhythm was
deepened in an activity-oriented manner, and the sensorial skills of the pupils
were expanded through problem-oriented didactics.
The work steps included elaboration of the melody playing by ear on
boomwhackers, application of "page bar notation" for visualization of melody and
rhythm, and the development of own "boom notation tools", as well as the
manufacturing of own sound tubes with boomwhacker color markings for longlasting understanding of tone pitches, and the final execution of the canon, for
instance in the string class lessons.
Jury Argumentation:
The project "(Um)wege zur Musiktheorie" at the Freie Grundschule Wernigerode
captivates through a good and logical linking of music theory to music practice
that enables the children to work independently. The teacher Simone
Drebenstedt was able to involve all pupils in the work process and strengthen
their motivation, independent work, self-responsibility and team spirit.
Especially the hearing-guided instrument making should be highlighted, which
convinced and impressed the Jury.
A well elaborated, child-oriented concept that can be applied to other
classes/schools.
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