The holidays are coming, and Christmas is just around the corner. People can hear Christmas songs everywhere, as families prepare to gather together. During this festive season, our CISB choir and band clubs are busy! Their wonderful performances have been impressiving our Beijing community for weeks now. In this CISBe In The Know, we』d like to share the performances of our Choir (in part 1) and Band club (in part 2), and hope everyone enjoys their music, and have a very happy holiday!
假期即將來臨，聖誕節的腳步越來越近。大街上可以到處都能聽到聖誕歌曲，人們的歡笑聲，家人團聚。在這個季節，我們CISB的合唱團和樂隊都很忙，他們精彩的表演讓人們印象深刻。在這期的CISBe In the Know，我們想分享一下我校合唱團(part 1)和樂隊(part 2)的表演，我們希望每個人都喜歡他們的音樂，並有一個快樂的假期!
Q: What subject(s) do you teach at CISB?
What types of learning do you cover in class?
Do you have any interesting activities that makes your class more interesting or interactive with student?
Q: 在CISB教哪門課？
在課堂中都會涉及什麼內容？
會如何在課程中融入更多有趣的環節？
C: I teach MYP and DP music courses as well as working with junior and senior choir after school. MYP music classes cover from instruments of the orchestra, the history of Rock』n』Roll, World music and Blues and Jazz music. For DP music course, we do music theory, history, world music, composition and all other required items from IB.
在CISB，我是教MYP和DP的音樂老師，同時也是擔任小學及初高中課外課合唱團的工作。MYP音樂課的內容包括管弦樂的樂器、搖滾樂的音樂歷史、世界音樂歷史、藍調和爵士樂等多種課程。對於DP的學生，我們主要是以音樂理論、世界音樂歷史、作曲等，IB所要求的課程進行授課。
The most interesting and interactive activities in music class is performance. Students choose the instruments they play or the ukulele to form a band to play the music pieces that are based on the units. They love to improvise on the instruments as well.
在課堂上，最有趣的活動/互動是學生們進行表演。他們會選擇自己感興趣的樂器去演奏或者是尤克裡裡，組成一個樂隊。然後一起進行不同主題的表演，學生很喜歡這種即興表演的上課形式。
Q: Could you tell us about the Choir Club?
How does it work?How many members do you have so far?
Q: 請介紹下學校的合唱團，該團是如何運作的？
目前為止我們一共有多少名成員？
C: The CISB choir is formed by students from Gr. 2 to Gr. 8. There are about 45 members so far. Our regular rehearsal time is on Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:45. Every year the choir attends Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in the community as well as the winter and summer concerts. Last year, we got involved in the video-making program for the CISB Charity Ball event, and I think we』ll participate in the same event this year.
CISB的合唱團是招收從二年級到八年級的學生，我們目前大約有45位成員，每周三下午的3:45到4:45是我們的排練時間。每年，我們合唱團都會參加社區的聖誕樹點燈儀式以冬夏季音樂會等活動。去年，我們參與了CISB慈善晚宴宣傳視頻的錄製。今年我們還會參加同樣的活動。
Q: How many performances does the club have in a year?
Which one is your favorite? Why?
Q: 一年內合唱團會有幾次演出？你最喜歡的演出地點是哪一個？為什麼？
C: We have about 4-5 Christmas related performances every year. Our favorite is the Charity Bazaar event held in CISB because CISB is our home and we』d love to contribute to such a meaningful activity to raise money to help others.
每年的聖誕前夕，都是我們合唱團最忙碌的時刻。我們大約會有4-5場與聖誕節有關的演出。我和學生們都喜歡參加的是由我校CISB舉辦的冬季慈善義賣活動，因為CISB是我們的家，我們很樂意參與這樣有意義的籌款活動去幫助需要幫助的人。
Q: What's your favorite choir performance?
Q: 你最喜歡的演出節目是那個？
C: The Charity Bazaar event held in our school, beside the reason above, almost all the choir parents can come to watch their child’s performance that is an exciting moment for both the choir members and their families.
我最喜歡的演出還是在CISB的冬季義賣活動，除了我剛提到的原因之外。還有一個原因是，幾乎所有合唱團的學生家長都可以來觀看孩他們子的表演，這對學生們和家人們來說都是非常激動人心的時刻。
Q: If students want to join in the club,
do you have any requirements for them?
Q: 如果學生想要進入合唱團，有什麼樣的要求？
C: Yes, students need to pass an audition to get in this club. The audition happens at the beginning of the school year before all the ASA starts. At the audition, choir candidates need to sing a song, imitate pitches and rhythms demonstrated by the teacher.
是的，學生需要通過一個基本的考核才能進入合唱團。我們的面試會在所有課外課前開始。在考核當中，參加的候選人需要準備一首歌，然後進行模仿老師的音高和節奏。
Q: What's the benefit of joining the club?
Q: 加入合唱團的好處是什麼？
C: Besides improving their choral singing techniques including pitch and rhythmic accuracy, basic music theory knowledge and harmonic singing skills, the choir students also have a chance to experience many songs from a variety of musical cultures. Every year, the choir receives invitations to perform at Christmas season in the community as well as the school concerts that is beneficial for all the members who enjoy performing on the stage.
其實，學生參加合唱團有很多好處。不僅可以提高合唱技巧，包括音高和節奏的準確性，基本的音樂理論知識和和聲演唱技巧。學生們還有機會學習和體驗來自不同音樂文化的歌曲。每年，我們合唱團都會收到邀請。在聖誕節期間進行社區演出，以及學校音樂會，每次演出都有著不一樣的感受，學生們都很喜歡。
Q: What subject(s) do you teach at CISB?
Q: 在CISB教哪門課？
A: I teach General Music Grades 3-5 and the school’s after school instrumental ensemble, more popularly known as the CISB BAND.
在CISB，我是小學部(G3-G5)的音樂老師，我也是外課的樂隊的指揮老師。
Q: What does a typical music class look like?
Q: 音樂課程都包括什麼呢？
A: The general music classes focus on two major strands: Creating and Responding to music. Creating includes reading music, composing, improvisation, performing on instruments and singing songs. Responding covers describing music, understanding music in its context, listening to different genres and styles of music, and movement. The students explore these two strands while learning about the different musical elements: Rhythm, Dynamics, Melody, Harmony, Tone Color, Texture and Form.
一般，我們的音樂課程主要注重兩個方面:一個是創作，另一個是對音樂的理解回應。創作包括閱讀與音樂相關材料、作曲、即興創作、演奏樂器和唱歌。對音樂的回答理解，像描述音樂，理解音樂的背景，聽不同類型和風格的音樂等。通過這兩方面的探索，學生們可以更好的去學習了解不同種類的音樂元素(節奏、韻律、旋律、和聲、音色、結構和表現形式)。
Likewise, we offer basic instrument instruction on a variety of musical instruments. The grade three classes focus on the boomwhackers, recorders and barred instruments. Grades 4-5 have recorders, barred instruments and this year they will learn how to play the Ukulele.
同時，我們學校的課程也為學生提供學習各種樂器的機會。G3的學生，他們主要學習錄音和打擊樂樂器。G4-G5年級也有學習錄音，但今年他們將會學習演奏尤克裡裡。
Here in CISB, we have music lessons that integrate technology. In light of keeping our students current, we talk about how technology shapes the landscape of the music industry, and how innovations affect the way people create, store and share music over time. The software and applications used in the students』 creative process are Garageband, Musescore, Incredibox, Drummachine and iMovie to name a few.
在CISB，我們的音樂課是不斷更新的，國際化和與現代技術相結合的。我們會討論現代技術如何影響音樂產業，創新是如何影響人們創作、存儲和共享音樂的方式。學生在創作過程中會使用一些軟體和應用程式，比如Garageband、Musescore、Incredibox、Drummachine和iMovie等。
We let the students experience and understand musical concepts through a variety of ways. They listen, sing, move, play instruments, compose and improvise. We recognize that different students have different ways of knowing and understanding, that is why we make learning as interactive and as accessible to all types of learners.
我們鼓勵學生們通過多種方式體驗和理解音樂的概念，如聽，唱，演奏樂器，作曲和即興創作。因為學生們有不同認知和理解的方式，這就是為什麼我們的課堂是互動性強的，讓學生們可以找到適合自己的方式。
Q: Could you tell us about the club?
How many performance does the club have in a year?
Q: 同我們介紹下學校的樂團，每年中大概會有多少個演出？
A: Membership is open to all instrumentalists who wish to extend their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of music by playing in a large ensemble. Attention is focused on introductory music fundamentals, and acquisition of performance and rehearsal skills through exposure to a variety of literature from classical to pop.
At the beginning of the school year, students sign up for auditions. Students are assessed based on instrument technique, sight-reading and music theory. Consequently, the information from the assessment determines the repertoire of our performances.
The band club regularly performs in the Elementary and Middle High School Winter Concerts, Year-End Assemblies and Graduation Ceremonies. Regular whole group rehearsals are at the CISB Auditorium on Thursdays from 3:40-4:40PM. Additional after school or sectional rehearsals may be required prior to each performance.
我們的樂隊歡迎所有希望拓展音樂知識、理解和熱愛音樂的的樂手的加入。樂隊主要是介紹音樂基礎知識，並通過接觸從古典到流行的各種作品，排練表演和提高技巧。
在每學年開始的時候，學生們可以報名參加考試。測試內容以演奏樂器技巧和音樂樂理知識為主，我們會根據所有選手的考試結果和成員的水平，來最終決定演出的曲目。樂隊會在中/小學的冬季音樂會、年終匯演和畢業典禮上演出。我們每周四下午3:40-4:40在大報告廳進行日常的集體排練。每次演出前，學生可能需要在放學後或分段排練。
Q: How many members do you have and
what instruments are represented in the ensemble?
Q: 樂團一共有多少位成員？
表演中都會有哪些樂器？
A: The number of students in the club and instrumentation vary from year to year. This year, we have a total of 25 students from grades 3-11. They make up our flute, strings and percussion sections.
我們樂隊學生人數和演奏的樂器種類每年都有所不同。像今年是由25位來自G3-G11年級的學生，組成了樂隊的木管、弦樂和打擊樂組。
Q: What's your favorite performance/song? Why?
Q: 你最喜歡的演出是什麼？理由呢？
A: It’s hard to choose one. Every performance is always a milestone for the children. At the beginning of the season, when the students (especially the newbies) receive the band parts, they feel overwhelmed and often think that they cannot deliver.
Over time, they gradually develop confidence and a few days before the show, their fears disappear and are replaced with excitement, confidence and a sense of accomplishment. This is when they realize that they can achieve much more that what they have imagined. That right there is my magical moment. This part of the process is always my favorite.
這個問題挺選擇的。因為每場演出對孩子們來說都是一不同的經歷。從開始排練新曲目，當學生們(尤其是新手)收到自己樂組的部分，他們會感到不知所措，可能認為自己不能很好的完成曲目。
隨著不斷的練習，學生們變的更加自信。在演出前幾天，他們的自信心、對演出的期待和成就感，完全取代了心中的緊張感。學生們自己能感受到這些的變化，因為他們做的比預期中的還要好。作為老師，這就是我「魔力」的時刻，鼓勵他們，變得更好。這個過程一直是我最喜歡的部分。
Q: If students want to join the club,
do you have any requirements for students？
Q: 若學生想進入樂隊，有什麼樣的要求？
A: Students who are interested in band should have their own instrument, must at least have basic understanding of music notation and basic playing technique on their chosen instrument.
But over and above the technical skills, we seek students who are teachable, eager to develop their talents, who love making music and enjoy working with others.
對樂隊感興趣的學生，如果你有自己的演奏樂器，並且知道所彈奏樂器的基本樂譜知識和基本的演奏技巧。除了演奏技巧之外，我們希望你是熱愛音樂，想發展提高自己才能和有團隊精神的。我們期待你加入！
Q: What are the benefits of joining the club?
Q: 加入樂隊的好處都有什麼？
A: The CISB Band is a venue for young musicians to share their talents with like-minded individuals and with an audience. There is so much talent in this school and the BAND is a place where we can cultivate their musicianship and ensemble playing skills. In band, we learn more than just musical competencies. We learn organizational skills, respect, discipline, perseverance, commitment and camaraderie. We build relationships, learn how to look after each other and make people happy through our music.
對於年輕的音樂學者來講，CISB是一個可以展現他們才能的舞臺。在這裡，學生們不僅可以找到在音樂上志同道合的朋友，還可以通過音樂和觀眾進行交流。在我校，學生們有著自己擅長的領域和天賦。通過參加學校的樂隊活動，他們可以培養自己的音樂才能的同時，也能提高了演奏技巧。除此之外，學生們還可以提高組織技能、學會尊重、堅持、承諾、友愛等。學生和老師之間緊密合作，相互交流溝通；在排練期間，學習互相照顧。最重要的是，我們希望樂隊的音樂能給聽眾帶來快樂。