Songs, Sounds + Stories | NEO-Learning

Duration: 2 x 60 mins

Delivery: Live Lesson + Workshop

Focus Subjects: Music, Media Arts, History

Group Size: 10-60

Songs, Sounds + Stories

Session outline

This Unit of Learning is delivered live by NEO-Learning educators across 2 x sessions: 1 x lesson in our Virtual Classroom and 1 x digital music workshop facilitated via video conference call.

During these sessions, students will gain an understanding and appreciation of music created in Ieramugadu (Roebourne), and explore a distinct set of genres of music. We learn from Ngarluma man Patrick Churnside about the unique and significant song form of tjaabi: described a ‘musical haiku’, with crisp poetic language, capturing stories, dreams and thoughts, which can be funny, profound or wistful.

Then, we listen to music made by Roebourne artists for the annual ‘Songs for Peace’ concert. To complete the lesson, we meet and hear from the next generation of beat makers from the Digital Lab in Roebourne. The students’ learning journey will culminate with a unique music composition inspired by the sounds made by young people from the Digital Lab.

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PART 1: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Students join the virtual classroom where we explore a diverse range of music made in Roebourne. Together we explore the elements of music: genre, form, meaning, lyrics, style and performance. Students learn about a First Nations form in music called a Tjaabi, a sacred and significant song tradition from the Pilbara performed by Ngarluma man Patrick Churnside. Students hear songs written for the Songs for Peace project along with digital music made by the young artists at the Digital Lab.

PART 2: BEAT MAKING WORKSHOP

On a video conference call via a smartboard or projector digital arts educators beam into the classroom to convert our music concept from the previous session into an electronic song. Each student makes their very own digital music composition inspired by the work created by the young music artists in Roebourne. Students learn how to set up a digital audio workstation, program a beat, use samples, and record the completed work to show and share.

Helpful Info

Required Equipment

This Unit of Learning requires students to have individual devices (laptop or tablet) and headphones. If you have an issue with equipment, please Contact Us.

Software + Downloads

This Unit of Learning requires stable internet connection and video conference call software (eg. Zoom). You can download our Risk Assessment for live delivered sessions here.

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FAQ

How do I prepare my students behavioural expectations prior to online sessions?

We promote a ‘respectful and safe’ space in our virtual classroom and during live workshops. Students use real first names only, chat with appropriate language and are reminded to stay on topic in the chat. We ask teachers to be familiar with guidelines and advice from the Department of Education and the eSafety Commissioner.

What is the best sound setup for live virtual sessions?

Virtual classroom lessons require headphones or sound streamed via teacher connection to centralised speakers.

What if we don’t have access to a set of iPads?

The NEO-Learning team can tailor your workshop content to desktop computers if required.

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