There is a growing need for a standard, well-rounded and internationally benchmarked general music curriculum in schools that includes every child and not just a talented few that are musically inclined.
India is a treasure trove of culture, developed over thousands of years and manifested in the form of arts, especially music. The New Education Policy 2020 lays strong emphasis on developing cultural awareness and identity rooted in the rich cultural heritage of India. The NEP also lays emphasis on experiential language learning. However, there is currently little multi-lingual folk music from various regions of India available for use at school level. There is a dire need for folk music of India to be collected, transcribed, translated, transliterated, progressive structured and integrated into a music curriculum based on the international music education pedagogy.
Bridge to Music is an exceptionally forward-thinking curriculum for general music education, designed for the development of the whole child in an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
What is in it for the Students
Bridge to Music is designed to include every student in the class and not just for the talented few. This is in line with the concept of exposure to arts for everyone, whether or not they become professional artist, just like every child studies other academic subjects in the school.
What is in it for the Teachers
The curriculum is designed to be delivered and taught by the existing music teacher at the school, irrespective of the genre of music and/or instrument they specialise in. Curriculum implementation will be supported by professional development and continuing support provided by the Bridge Music Academy through asynchronous / virtual learning resources and live professional development workshops from time-to-time.
Assessments
Professional development and teaching resources support internal assessments by providing assessment briefs, assessment criteria and marking schemes. Optional UK regulated external assessments and qualification will be available through RSL Awards.
