Arts subject 'Pendidikan Kesenian' to be introduced in 2017

Starting 2017, Music subject is part of arts education subject in general primary school. The units in this subject are presented in a thematic approach in which lessons are structured around a series of topics. Visual arts subject will be presenting closely along with what is learn in music and vice versa. At the end of the year, students are required to present their work in visual art as well as performing in the organised musical performances. Musical literacy (learning contents) and musical skills including singing and playing instrument remain the same.

Slide Source: Bahagian perkembangan Kurikulum, KPM

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Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan) Choir and Band Performance in School

Choir-Band performance for Independence Day (Merdeka Celebration) Celebration on 29 August 2016 (Monday). Good Job and well done to all the Choir and band Members.

Lim Li Wen
Teacher in-charge.

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1st performance rehearsal on stage

1st performance rehearsal on stage for 31st August (Merdeka day celebration performance)

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Band repertoire lists / music played

Below are the lists of songs played by our school's band.

Marching

• When saint go marching in
• 乐队进行曲

Concert

• Air
• Twinkle-twinkle little star
• Tanggal 31

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Choir Repertoire/ Song Lists

以下是我们学校星期六合唱团所演唱的歌曲。这些歌曲包括华文民歌，英文歌曲，马来歌以及各种节日的歌曲，如新年歌，教师节，父亲节，母亲节，国庆日，中秋节等歌曲。

These are the list of singing repertoire sung by our school's Saturday choir group. These songs consist of Chinese folk songs, English song, Malay song and songs for all occasions such as Chinese new year celebration, teacher's day, mother's day, father's day, Mooncake festival celebration and Merdeka celebration.

华文歌 (Chinese song)

• 兰花草
• 外婆的澎湖湾
• 乡间小路
• 隐形的翅膀
• 抓泥鳅
• 
  

华文儿童歌曲 (Chinese children song)

• 两只老虎
• 小老鼠
• 三轮车
• 茉莉花
• 小星星
• 
  

English Song

• You raise me up
• 
  

Lagu Melayu

• Tanggal 31
• Sejahtera Malaysia
• 
  

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Choir Practice session on the 16/7/2016

Choir practice session on 16/7/2016 (Saturday)
Choir members are learning on singing in groups. The lesson ends well with fun and enjoying the singing activity.

We did various activities during the practice session which involve:

• Vocal training & breathing technique
• Songs for singing 

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Band in Action on Sports Day

Here are some of the photo of Band performance on 2016 School Sports' day.

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Congratulation to all the Koir members and Koir (Co-curriculum) performing for teacher's day celebration.

Dear Koir members,

Thank you for all your commitment and involvement on performing for Teacher's day celebration on the 16/5 (Monday). You've marked a great performance on stage and all the teachers are glad to celebrate the memorable day with all of you.

Regards,
Lim Li Wen

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Carta Organisasi Kelab Muzik SJKC Kota Emerald

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Teacher/ Instructor Profile - Mr. Lim Li Wen

Instructor/ Teacher profile

Lim Li Wen

He obtained his Bachelor of Teachership (Music Ed.) from Teacher's Training Institute (Ilmu Khas Campus) under Open University Malaysia's Honor Certification in 2010. Experienced teaching Music for 6 Years in Chinese primary school (SJKC). He served in SJKC Chung Sin, Tanjong Malim, Perak before serving in SJKC Kota Emerald, Rawang. He is also major in Piano (ABRSM grade 8), Violin (ABRSM grade 8) and Clarinet (Trinity College, grade 5). He is an active member of National Association of Music Education (NAfME) and International Society for Music Education (ISME). He involved in Chinese orchestra, Marching band, and concert band since young. He is also music instructor (piano and violin) in various private Music School. Currently pursuing Masters in Education (Music) in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) under Dr. Andrew Blackburn (Previous Supervisor), Dr Karen Lonsdale (Current supervisor) and Dr Christine Augustine (Current 2nd supervisor) . His research area mainly related to designing teaching sequence (Kodaly based) for Primary year 1 in Chinese primary school. Teaching pedagogy, methods, Chinese music materials and music psychology is part of his main interest. His current work includes collecting and sequencing Chinese children folk songs (materials) for use in general music classroom especially in singing.

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Band practice session on 7/6

Band practice as usual at music room and basketball court. Marching practice was one of today training objectives. Student learn discipline through marching and interaction among their peers. This activities enculture interpersonal skills and promote discipline collaboration. Students seems to becoming fit after a few times of training since last month.

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Choir Practice session on 7/6

Today practice session as usual, we practice singing of the you raise me up and 应隐形的翅膀。

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Band Practice in Action! @30/4/2016

Band Practice on 30/4/2016Students practicing marching songs indoor and outdoor. They learnt marching and playing on their instrument. It's the begining of joyful musical education for all of them.

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Music Room & Piano Tuning

The upgrade of the music room in 2016 has marked the beginning of Journey for developmental in Music Education. Pupils can now enjoy the Music Education with a confortable environment.
All pupils who have their Music class will be held here. Not only for the daily Music classroom. This room will be function as the ground practice area for talent pupils in arts which involve action songs singing, solo singing, choir singing and band practice session. There will be a mini concert held here during the recess time for any pupils who wanted to perform. By giving the opportunity to all children to perform and learn about music education opens up their mind and body through the practical playing of instrument and singing.
The used piano was sponsored by an individual who is enthusiastic in Music Education. Thanks to him that our school pupils could now attend proper Music education class. It is best for music to be learnt live as piano served as tools for the teacher to guide pupils singing or learn about any Musical concepts.

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Choir practice in Action! @ 30/1/16

1st Practice session on 30/1/2016

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音乐学会 The beginning of Music Club SJKC Kota Emerald

Music Club SJKC Kota Emerald was established in January 2016. The main purposes of establishing Music Club is to (1) promote music education in school, (2) enable students to engage in Music activities after school, (3) provide support to the schools performance and (4) strengthen the  music learning culture in school.

Currently Music club of SJKC Kota Emerald is organizing weekly practice session for both Choir and band. Pupils who are interested in singing or wanting to learn singing are encouraged to join the Saturday Choir session. For those student who are interested to play in band are welcomed to join with the Saturday Band session. 

The venue and time of Music club practice session are as below

Choir

Day of practice: Every Saturday

Time: 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Venue: Music Room, Third floor, SJKC Kota Emerald.

Band

Day of practice: Every Saturday

Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Venue: Music Room, Third floor, SJKC Kota Emerald.

Instructor

The Instructor for Choir and band is Mr. Lim Li Wen and Mdm. Irene Chai Pei Lyn. Both obtained their Degree in Music Education from Teacher's training college (Ilmu Khas, Cheras) and currently pursuing their Master Degree in Music Education in UPSI (University Pendidikan Sultan Idris).

Any student from SJKC Kota Emerald who interested to join the Music Club may contact Mr. Lim or Mdm. Irene through School's contact number.

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