NDCE Music

While doing Prof. David Wong’s Music Module, I witnessed a compelling experience of music in my school. It was surprising, as my school is having its own concert and are paying a tribute to one of the world’s most talented, Iconic singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, choreographer, philanthropist, activist, record producer, and entertainer Michael Jackson.
Students right from Grade 4 to Grade 12 are going to be taking part in this concert .I am amazed to see the whole school being turned into a rehearsal hall. Listening to the famous American music composer, Robert Kapilow’s radio interview in which he spoke about the book “Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gadwell were he mentions, how some ideas stay around for centuries, and how some just die out. ‘Michael Jackson’ is one name which will stay in coming time memorial. Or I can say will stay in coming 1000 years. I remember growing up in India, other than just a few recognized worldwide bands like The Eagles, The Beatles and other noted singers like Whitney Houston, Madonna , Tina turner. Michael Jackson was one of the most popular star in India. As a 6 year old boy growing up listing to Michael Jackson also made me tap my feet. He is the type of artists whose work of art will stay around for centuries.
Coming back to the NDCE module . I wanted to find out what made music so compelling and how I can construct bridges which can connect my passion for teaching with the work of art and the energy these musicians inject into their song . I felt there would be no greater opportunity other than that to watch the Michael Jackson concert or see the enthusiasm and sprit that was going into it. I could really feel that the whole school was going crazy behind this iconic music legend. Students tend to run out of the class for rehearsal, groove in corridors, and even if sitting in class, I would notice their feet constantly tapping on the floor, humming along, the distinctive beats of Michael Jackson’s songs. So indeed I felt that music can make a compelling experience and as the concert day is coming near that is 26th march I am looking forward to seeing what the students and teacher who will take part in it display and the response of the audience who will be watching the concert. Wait for next post to find out if it is compelling or not.