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At 8:35pm on April 15, 2008, Helen Bendall-Hughes said…: Hi, I am just confirming that I am happy to have this venue to post comments. I am doing a bit of research for some committee work for the Jakarta Int'l School. JIS is currently redoing their Elementary Music Program. We are extending General Music K-5 to include two 45 minutes periods per class during a 6 day cycle. Elementary strings, choir and recorder don't fit into the curriculum by that definition. JIS is defining curriculum as anything that is taught to ALL students. The ensemble activities are optional and offered during after school activities period from 2-3:00PM .
1) What is your school's definition of curriculum?
2) How many minutes per week do El music students attend general music class?
3) Does you're school have an Elementary ensemble program, band, choir, recorder ensemble?
4) Are elementary ensemble activities curricular or considered after school activities, (choir, band, strings, recorders) ?
5) How long is your Elementary school day

Thanks for your time and for getting the site going
Helen Bendall-Hughes
JIS/Jakarta

At 1:14pm on April 11, 2008, David Cameron said…: Welcome, Helen! I hope you find this group useful. Please feel free to let me know any comments or suggestions you might have and check back often!

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About Me:

I am in transition right now and enjoy getting to know new people and places. I love to work with community service projects and contribute positively to the world. I have a life rich in experience, friends, music and opportunity and look forward to sharing what I have learned. I enjoy singing with an a cappella group and playing in a band. Life in Jakarta is GOOD!

Job Title:

Elementary Music Specialist

Areas of Expertise:

General Music, Choir, Small Ensembles

Instruments Played:

gamelan, piano & keyboard as well as percussion

Areas of Musical / Pedagogical Interest:

Ethnomusicology, music and ritual, traditional instruments

Current Employer:

Jakarta International School

Country of Residence:

Indonesia