Music Performance & Appreciation

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Music Performance & Appreciation (MPA)

Music is about creativity, imagination and self-expression.

MPA is an opportunity to...
develop listening skills
enhance rhythmic studies
practice harmony
write your own music
perform
But most of all, experience the joy of making music!

Click here to read MPA in Chinese Simplified 简体中文

What is MPA and how does it help in the journey of music education?
MPA stands for Music Performance and Appreciation, which is a gathering of music students to perform and acquire music appreciation through our activities.

MPA is NOT directly related to any music examination system. MPA is to help enhance the students' musical perception and creativity in music to develop their musical mind.

Are teachers and parents encouraged to witness this program?
YES. Teachers and parents are surely welcome to witness this program.

How is MPA related to students' regular on-going music lessons?
MPA assist teachers by helping to sustain the musical interest of their students through exploring various musical activities related to their music studies.

How does one benefit musically from the various MPA activities and games?
Come and find out for yourself.

Who can attend?
Students who have completed one of the following publications:
MPA-TMELC1 Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 1
MPA-TMELC2 Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 2
MPA-MFTB My First Theory Book
MPA-MSTB My Second Theory Book
MPA-MTTB My Third Theory Book
MPA-TOMME1 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 1
MPA-TOMME2 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 2
MPA-TOMME3 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 3
MPA-TOMME4 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 4


This special program is also suitable for kids with or without any music knowledge or musical experience. It involves:
• Music & Movement
• Rhythmic coordination
• Singing (pitch)
• Music composition using Card Games Made Easy
• Draw & Colour (based on a theme)


Music theory:
Music literacy is very important and being able to read music means you can explore any kind of music available today. This card game is a great teaching and learning aid for music. Early music rudiments can be easily learned, remembered and applied instantly using these cards. Let's learn to create music, which means to compose music using these cards.

Where will this take place?
Your local music centres, schools or studios. For more information, please click here to connect with Rhythm MP or call 00 60 4 5873689 or contact Michael +60194468473 or Tak Pin +60122950830.

Duration: 2 hours

Activities example:
Sing the song 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' that uses 3 notes, C, D and E only BUT to be rhythmically changed. Create your own rhythmic feel. Click here for MP3 audio of the sample below:

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Sing the song 'Good Morning' or 'Lightly Row' that uses 5 notes, C, D, E, F and G only BUT to be rhythmically changed. Create your own rhythmic feel. Click here for MP3 audio of the sample below:

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