Miriam College's new music program for kids

MANILA, Philippines - Young children are said to be fond of percussion instruments because of their physical activity in the age of exploration. To harness their psycho-motor skills and natural musical potential, the Center for Applied Music of Miriam College recently launched an innovative program which will transform child’s play into performance art.

Known as the Orff Approach or Music for Children, students learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, form and other elements of music by speaking, chanting, singing, dancing, movement, acting and playing instruments.

The course also aims to form an angklung ensemble with the marimba as either a solo or accompanying instrument, and is capped with a culminating recital.

For inquiries, call 426-1822.