We are thrilled to share with you the vibrant world of music education at BIS, where students are embarking on a journey of creativity, self-expression, and cultural exploration. As a school that adopts the Cambridge Curriculum, we are committed to stretching, challenging, and inspiring all our students through the power of music.

At BIS, music is more than just a subject; it's a gateway to creativity and confidence. Cambridge Music encourages our learners to explore their potential as performers, composers, and listeners, while appreciating the diverse tapestry of music from around the globe. Our students cultivate a joy for music through meaningful and enjoyable experiences, developing the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute as musicians. They collaborate, nurture their creativity, and use their growing knowledge to explore and generate music, preparing them for many aspects of their future learning and development.

This semester, we are excited to announce our collaboration with the prestigious Xinghai Conservatory of Music, offering a Piano Improvisation Course. This partnership aims to enhance our students' musical literacy and artistic refinement, while also providing a unique opportunity to learn Chinese ancient poetry through the medium of song. Our students have shown remarkable enthusiasm and talent in piano, and to further support their growth, we are hosting a music grading event. This event will not only certify their musical proficiency but also celebrate their dedication and hard work, with all costs covered by our sponsoring unit to promote a love for music learning.

Mr. Dika, our esteemed music teacher, has highlighted the importance of music education in our curriculum, focusing on the Solfege system and the Rudiments of Music. The Solfege system, known to many from "The Sound of Music," is a fun and engaging method of learning musical scales and intervals. Our students are introduced to this system through interactive games and activities, making the learning process enjoyable and intuitive.

The Rudiments of Music cover the foundational principles and practices, including reading sheet music, understanding rhythm, tempo, and dynamics, and learning about musical notation. We emphasize a hands-on approach, with students playing various instruments and composing their own pieces, applying their knowledge in practical settings.

For example, in our Ukulele class, we emphasize rhythm, playing on the count, and chord mastery. Students learn to synchronize strumming with the beat, play in time with a metronome, and transition between chords. Starting with basic chords and progressing to complex ones, the class also delves into the instrument's history and various playing styles, with regular practice being key to skill development.

As we approach the festive season, we are eagerly looking forward to our upcoming Winter Concert in December. This event is not just a concert; it's a celebration of our students' musical journey, a showcase of their talents, and a testament to their hard work and dedication in their music studies. Join us for a day of enchanting melodies and harmonies as our students take the stage to display their musical prowess, leaving you with memories that will resonate long after the final note is played.

Stay tuned for more details on this music festival, and let the joy of music fill your hearts this winter at BIS.

In the future, for students who ae passionate and talented in music, BIS will create direct pathways to music conservatories or priority admission opportunities, allowing students to achieve better development on their path to higher music education. We have already established strategic partnerships with music-focused universities such as Carthage College in the United States and the Royal Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand, paving the way for our students in advance.

我们非常高兴能与您分享英伦学校充满活力的音乐教育世界。在这里，学生们踏上了一段充满创造力、自我表达和文化探索的旅程。作为一所采用剑桥课程体系的学校，我们致力于通过音乐的力量拓展、挑战并激励所有学生。

在英伦学校，音乐不仅仅是一门学科，更是开启创造力与自信的大门。剑桥音乐鼓励我们的学习者去发掘自己作为演奏者、创作者和听众的潜力，同时欣赏来自世界各地丰富多彩的音乐。我们的学生通过有意义且愉快的体验培养对音乐的热爱，发展成为音乐家所需的知识与技能。他们相互协作，激发自己的创造力，并运用不断增长的知识去探索和创作音乐，为他们未来学习与发展的诸多方面做好准备。

本学期，我们很兴奋地宣布与久负盛名的星海音乐学院开展合作，开设钢琴即兴演奏课程。此次合作旨在提高我们学生的音乐素养和艺术修养，同时还提供了一个通过歌曲来学习中国古代诗词的独特机会。我们的学生在钢琴方面展现出了非凡的热情和才华，为了进一步支持他们的成长，我们将举办一场音乐考级活动。此次活动不仅将认证他们的音乐水平，还将表彰他们的专注与努力，所有费用都由我们的赞助单位承担，以促进大家对音乐学习的热爱。

我们备受尊敬的音乐教师Mr. Dika强调了音乐教育在我们课程体系中的重要性，重点讲解了唱名法体系和音乐基础知识。唱名法体系，很多人通过《音乐之声》有所了解，它是一种有趣且引人入胜的学习音阶和音程的方法。我们通过互动游戏和活动向学生介绍这一体系，让学习过程变得愉快且直观。

音乐基础知识涵盖了基本原理和实践，包括识谱、理解节奏、速度和力度，以及学习音乐记谱法。我们强调实践操作，让学生演奏各种乐器并创作自己的作品，在实际情境中运用所学知识。

例如，在我们的尤克里里课程中，我们强调节奏、按节拍演奏以及和弦掌握。学生们学习将扫弦与节拍同步，跟着节拍器准时演奏，并在和弦之间进行转换。从基本和弦开始，逐渐过渡到复杂和弦，课程还深入探讨乐器的历史和各种演奏风格，定期练习是技能提升的关键。

随着节日季的临近，我们热切期待着 12 月份即将举办的冬季音乐会。这场活动不仅仅是一场音乐会，它更是对我们学生音乐之旅的庆祝，是他们才华的展示，也是他们在音乐学习中勤奋努力的见证。当我们的学生登上舞台展示他们的音乐才华时，快来与我们一同享受这一天迷人的旋律与和声吧，让那最后的音符奏响之后，美好的回忆仍能久久回荡在您心间。

请持续关注这场音乐盛会的更多详情，让音乐的喜悦在这个冬天充盈你们的心田。

未来，对于那些对音乐充满热情且有天赋的学生，英伦学校将为他们开辟通往音乐学院的直通道或提供优先录取机会，让学生们在追求更高音乐教育的道路上实现更好的发展。我们已经与美国迦太基学院、泰国曼谷皇家理工学院等以音乐为特色的高校建立了战略合作伙伴关系，提前为我们的学生铺就道路。