Term 2

Today we’re learning about Ihab Darwish, a talented Emirati composer who creates powerful and exciting music. He studied Art and Advertising at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, but his true passion has always been music.

Brass instruments in Arabic music often use microtones, creating sounds that differ from the Western chromatic scale. In this lesson, we’ll explore these unique tones and practise melodies inspired by Arabic traditions.

This lesson introduces Year 3 pupils to the instruments of the orchestra, with a special focus on the brass family.