Offers for elementary school, OGS and special schools
Classroom teaching: The sounding classroom
We make the classroom resound! Between math and German lessons, the class community transforms into a choir or orchestra. The children experience music at first hand and experience themselves as creative people. Musical class lessons enrich primary school life through music and performances at school festivals and give every child the chance to participate culturally. No previous knowledge is required in any of the subjects.
Target group: from year 1
Group size: up to class size, in the morning, but also possible in the OGS as an AG
Duration: one or two school years, one weekly lesson of 45 minutes per group
Class lessons are possible in the subjects listed below
Choir (JeKisS)
The choir works on seasonal songs, folk songs, pop songs, well-known and new songs. Singing is combined with movement so that the lyrics, but also the volume and melody sequence, can be better remembered. It is possible to book individual choir lessons, as well as the option of involving the whole school, including the teachers, and transforming the school into a singing school according to the JeKisS principle (Every child has their own voice).
Body percussion
Body percussion involves drumming on your own body, stamping your feet, clapping, snapping and much more. The individual rhythmic figures are easy to learn, so that the class can get into the groove after just a short time. Body percussion is very popular - especially with children. It is also ideal for elementary rhythm training.
Recorder
Recorder lessons also include familiar and new songs. However, these are played on the recorder and supplemented by singing and elements of body percussion. At the same time, music theory principles are learned in a playful way, such as recognizing rhythm or reading music. Last but not least, a sound instrumental playing technique is taught and practiced.
Guitar
The group plays classical and traditional music as well as world music on the acoustic guitar. While playing, the children learn the basics of music theory. However, the focus is on learning a sound guitar playing technique and, above all, the joy of playing, the experience in the group and the strengthening of self-esteem through positive experiences.
String instruments
It starts in the 2nd school year! All children are given the opportunity to learn a string instrument. They can choose between the following instruments: Violin (violin) - Viola (viola) - Violoncello (cello) - Double bass. Songs are played that children enjoy and come from different genres and eras. In the string class, children's hearing and motor skills are trained in particular. It also strengthens the sense of togetherness in the class.
Special features:
Target group: from year 2
Duration: 2 years, weekly lesson unit 2 x 60 minutes
The JeKits program
An instrument, dancing or singing for every child
The JeKits program transforms elementary school into places of musical experience, turning primary school time into JeKits time. The JeKits program (Jedem Kind ein Instrument, Tanzen oder Singen) is a state-funded music program that aims to provide musical education for all children in elementary school. The program originated as "JeKi" in Bochum in 2007. Today, the children in the program can not only learn to play instruments, but also sing and dance.
The children are introduced to making music together as a class in JeKits lessons in the first school year. In the 2nd school year, they can choose between the different areas of focus. The focus of the program is on exploring musical ideas through play, developing their own creativity and, of course, enjoying playing together.
There are two JeKits schools in Aachen, the GGS Vaalserquartier with instruments (recorder, flute, oboe, bassoon, cajon) and the GGS Gut Kullen (singing and dancing). If you are interested in the JeKits program in Aachen, please contact Ms. Cameron.
Target group: 1st-4th grade
Group size: in the 1st grade as a class group, then as an elective program in small groups and in an ensemble as a large group
Duration: four school years, the first school year is compulsory and free at a JeKits school, from the 2nd grade the program is voluntary and subject to a fee, although discounts of up to 100% are possible
Further information on the JeKits program can be found at: https://www.jekits.de/
In addition to our offer, individual offers are also possible. If you are interested in our offer or have any questions, please contact Ms. Cameron.
Contact us
Moira Cameron
Office hours by appointment
Blücherplatz 43, 2nd floor, room 206
Tel.: 0241/432-38-960
E-Mail: Moira.Cameron@mail.aachen.de