Book 2 consists of Brahms, Dvorak, Sousa, Copland, Katchaturian, Kabalevsky.

The OBJECTIVE of this book: For children to have some basic knowledge of composers and their compositions at an earlier age. Also some basic knowledge of INSTRUMENTS of the ORCHESTRA and other components i.e. history, geography (maps), literacy etc.

Composer WHO? comes with the following:

• A SIMPLE STORY TELLING of a composer from different eras;
• PIANO ARRANGEMENT easy enough for a 1st and 2nd grader to learn the song in 2-3 weeks and quick enough for a 3rd grader to sight read;
• QUESTION & ANSWER to evaluate the child on what they have accomplished during the lesson. Q & A pages set are similar to the ABRSM graded theory exam syllabus (Grades 1-5). Objective: For child to familiarise approaching each question with understanding in preparation for their graded theory exam. (Certain words will be highlighted in bold to prompt the child e.g. letter names, time name, tonic triads etc. so that there is clarity in mind knowing how to answer each specific question).
• FUN GAMES, QUIZZES, TRIVIA and GENERAL KNOWLEDGE information about instruments and composer-related activities.

A note from me: To the teachers, have FUN introducing each lesson to your students. Keep pursuing your passion at all times. To the parents, BE ENGAGED with your child’s music education.

Shireen Yoong is an educator.

Shireen believes that one is never too ‘young’ or too ‘old’ to learn, explore, create and innovate as time progresses. Having worked and engaged with both kids and adults, Shireen has trained, performed, taught in music schools, participated in recitals, concerts and events both locally and abroad.

Currently, Shireen works as a music tutor. She is attached to kindergartens conducting classes in music and movement, song composition for pre schools, percussion and dance choreography, writing story & music books for children, speech, drama, music and art related programs.

Romantic

Brahms .. Hungarian Dance No: 5 Page 4- 8
Dvorak .. Slavonic Dance No: 8 Page 9-13
Sousa .. The Washington Post March Page 14-18

20th Century

Copland .. Rodeo Page 19- 23
Katchaturian .. “Sabre Dance” - Gayane Page 24- 27
Kabalevsky .. “Galop” - The Comedians Suite Page 28- 32