MuziekRoute
For two years I worked for the MuziekRoute in Overvecht as violin teacher and team captain. The MuziekRoute is an organisation based in Overvecht, Utrecht where they give music education from year 1 till 8 in all the primary schools of Overvecht. It is the mission of the MuziekRoute to challenge the children in the music lessons to share their own musical story and to show themselves through the music. During the lessons we don't use classical notation but instead work with creative music making. The children learn to listen, create and improvise together in a playful way using a process of investigation, creating, presenting and reflecting. We create a common language with the kids from year 1 till 8 which gives them the tools to be part of a creative process.
The kids in Overvecht, often seen as a problematic and challenging neighbourhood, have given me an amazing learning experience. Although the lessons were not always easy, when the safe atmosphere was created and the kids open up, the most amazing ideas and music would be created. They always surprised me with they unique way of seeing the world and the creativity they use in their sound investigation. I can highly recommend everyone to go and see one of their performances! For more information klick here. |
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