In the last couple of days – and following the November Drama and Dance visits -  we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Brian Drye, our Music Curriculum Specialist from The Juilliard School, one of Broadway's standout trombonists! 

Brian, currently taking a hiatus from his role in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, generously shared his wealth of musical knowledge through immersive workshops. During these sessions, Brian showcased not only his exceptional trombone skills but also delved into the intricacies of effective music teaching. He is adaptable, connects with our children, and was able to pitch our music teachers very quickly. 

From tailored lesson plans to innovative teaching techniques, he emphasised the importance of creating a dynamic and engaging classroom environment. He also addressed advanced teaching methodologies to ensure our educators stay at the forefront of music education.

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But it wasn't just about the technicalities; Brian passionately discussed the art of nurturing a child's musical sensibility. He highlighted the significance of understanding each student's unique characteristics and adjusting teaching methods accordingly. For the little ones, he suggested interactive and playful approaches, using games and stories to introduce musical concepts. This fits in with our aim of providing a close, personal learning environment for all of our students.

Moreover, Brian emphasised the role of age-appropriate techniques, tailoring lessons to suit the developmental stage of each child. For older students, he encouraged more in-depth discussions on music theory and history, fostering a deeper connection to the subject.

In a nutshell, these past few days have been a journey into the heart of music education excellence. The scaffolding and resources that Juilliard provide us matches very well with the inquiry-based learning which all our students need, especially for the IB Diploma programme. We're grateful for Brian's invaluable insights and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians. Stay tuned as we continue to integrate Juilliard programme into our IBDP course.

Brian Drye’s Bio:

Trombonist and pianist Brian Drye is an integral part of NYC's creative music scene. His debut as a leader, was hailed as “one of the best introductions to a new band” by the New York Times. Brian has spent the last two decades exploring and performing the vast array of music that is available in the NYC area which Includes Jazz, Rock, Funk, Salsa, Gospel, Reggae, Balkan, Pakistani, Mexican, Haitian, Brazilian Forro, And Klezmer. Brian is currently playing the trombone role on Broadway for the Tony award winning show, Hadestown. Brian spent his formative years touring with groups such as the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Paul Anka and The Four Tops. In 2008, he developed a performance and rehearsal space, Ibeam Brooklyn which has become a home for the creative music scene in Brooklyn. 

For over fifteen years, Brian has been a teaching artist for Carnegie Hall and numerous arts organizations where he has worked across the city in partnerships with public schools, detention centres, homeless shelters, and community programs. He has developed curriculum and resources for the Weill Music Institute and for the past ten years has served on faculty at the Music Educators Workshop which supports NYC music teachers. In 2017 - 2019, Brian was a guest lecturer at Lincoln Centre Education Summer Institute where he collaborated with teaching artists from around the world, representing many artistic disciplines. Brian is also program director of the community music school Brooklyn Conservatory of Music where he oversees lessons, classes, curriculum, and ensembles for students ages 0-100.

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最近几天，我们有幸接待了茱莉亚音乐学院的音乐课程专家、百老汇杰出的长号演奏家布莱恩-戴瑞（Brian Drye）。

布莱恩目前正在托尼奖获奖音乐剧《哈德斯镇》（Hadestown）的巡演假期中，他在NAIS Pudong通过沉浸式工作坊慷慨分享了自己丰富的音乐教学知识。在这些课程中，布莱恩不仅展示了他卓越的长号技巧，还深入探讨了有效音乐教学的复杂性。他非常快地适应了NAIS Pudong的音乐课堂节奏，能与孩子们打成一片，并能丝滑地与我们的音乐教师沟通。

从量身定制的教案到创新的教学技巧，他强调了创造一个充满活力、引人入胜的课堂环境的重要性。他介绍到了目前先进的教学方法，以确保我们的教育工作者始终走在音乐教育的前沿。

但这不仅仅是技术问题，布莱恩还热情洋溢地讨论了培养孩子音乐感受力的艺术。他强调了了解每个学生的独特特点并相应调整教学方法的重要性。对于小学生，他建议采用互动和游戏的方法，利用游戏和故事来介绍音乐概念。

此外，布莱恩还强调了适龄技巧的作用，根据每个孩子的发展阶段量身定制课程。对于年龄较大的学生，他鼓励对音乐理论和历史进行更深入的讨论，培养他们与音乐学科更深层次的联系。

布莱恩到访的两天是一次探索卓越音乐教育核心的旅程。茱莉亚音乐学院为我们提供的支持和资源与我们所有学生（尤其是 IB 课程的学生）所需要的探究式学习非常吻合。我们非常感谢布莱恩的宝贵见解以及他对培养下一代音乐家的承诺。我们将继续把茱莉亚音乐学院的课程融入我们的 IBDP 课堂，敬请期待。

Brian Drye 布莱恩介绍：

长号手兼钢琴家布莱恩-德伊是纽约市创意音乐界不可或缺的一员。他作为领队的首演被《纽约时报》誉为 "对于一个新乐队的最佳介绍"。在过去的二十年里，布莱恩一直在探索和演奏纽约地区的各种音乐，包括爵士、摇滚、放克、萨尔萨、福音、雷鬼、巴尔干、巴基斯坦、墨西哥、海地、巴西 Forro 和克莱兹梅尔。布莱恩目前在百老汇托尼奖获奖剧目《Hadestown》中扮演长号角色。布莱恩在成长过程中与汤米-多西管弦乐团（Tommy Dorsey Orchestra）、保罗-安卡（Paul Anka）和四顶乐团（The Four Tops）等团体一起巡演。2008 年，他开发了一个表演和排练空间 Ibeam Brooklyn，该空间已成为布鲁克林创意音乐的家园。

十五年来，布莱恩一直是卡内基音乐厅和众多艺术组织的教学艺术家，他与全市的公立学校、拘留中心、流浪者收容所和社区项目合作。他为威尔音乐学院（Weill Music Institute）开发了课程和资源，并在过去十年中担任音乐教育家工作室（Music Educators Workshop）的教员，为纽约市的音乐教师提供支持。2017 - 2019 年，布莱恩担任林肯中心教育暑期学院客座讲师，与来自世界各地、代表众多艺术学科的教学艺术家合作。布莱恩还是社区音乐学校布鲁克林音乐学院的项目主任，负责管理面向 0-100 岁学生的课程和合奏。