Australian Performing Arts

Music is everywhere and has been a part of human existence for eons (Dinham, 2014, p. 265). Music has been a part of Australian schools for the last hundred of years, over the last fifteen years the application of music has seen a drastic change with the appearance of the internet and increase of accessibility. In spit of this the elements of music has not changed and forms the basis of music. When teachers or children sing they use those elements automatically (Dinham, 2014, p. 270). The curriculum has an expectation that children will learn to listen to music, compose and make music (ACARA, July, 2013, p. 93). There is a range of music that can be used to teach children; explore music concepts, by singing, playing instruments, by listening, composing songs or music, dancing or moving on music. Children, through participation and appreciation will discover about themselves form bonds with other children and become more aware of different cultures (Dinham, 2014, p. 266). Teacher’s participation, regardless of status, need to ensure that children are getting an education in music. The opportunities and experiences, to create, perform and record given to us as pre services teachers will be of a great help when facing the task of teaching children music in schools. Art education depends on how to motivated and support children, scaffolding their learning, and build on their enthusiasm to join the praxis of

In Joanne Lipman’s “A Musical Fix for U.S. Schools”, she describes the benefits music can bring to a student’s IQ that allows them to perform superior in school. Music forces a person to think differently than how they usually may in other classes. This allows for new thinking strategies to form, improving the cognitive side of the mind. This positive difference is shown when a canadian study was done with music training where the results showed an increase in IQ in the group of people children studied (Lipman). With that study, the favorable results of music is clear for children. An IQ measures the intelligence of people, which is related to the cognitive abilities of the mind, and therefore the person. People may think that music may

Australian Contemporary Theatre is a form of Theatre which addresses the concerns and aspirations of Australian audiences; with the use of diverse and complex characters Australian Contemporary Theatre is able to connect with the audience making them reflect and challenge identities. This is shown clearly in the texts Ruby Moon written by Matt Cameron and A Beautiful Life written by Michael Futcher and Helen Howard which we have studied throughout topics.

Arts education provides students with the building blocks for the development of experience, knowledge and skills across many domains including imagination, self-expression, communication, relationships and creative and collaborative problem-solving. Research suggests that the use of quality arts programs have been linked to enhancing students overall academic achievement, empathy towards others and engagement in learning (Russel-Bowie, 2006; Cornett, 2014). The inclusion of arts in the curriculum is a globally recognised concept, encompassing many different cultures and concepts. More specifically the micro-teaching experiences at the Lady Cilento Children’s Festival will be focusing on the area of performing arts including a combination

The Major Performing Arts (MPA) sector comprises ‘28 leading Australian companies in the fields of dance, theatre, opera and orchestral and chamber music’ (Australian Council, 2012: 3) [The list of the 28 companies see the Appendix]. By 1997, this sector encountered great financial and artistic difficulties. In this case, the Australia Government announced the establishment of the Major Performing Arts Inquiry (MPAI) in 1998 and the final report ‘Securing the Future’ was released next year (Australian Major Performing Arts Group). The statistics demonstrates that the MPA sector is developing stably over the past 14 years.

The Australian Music Scene is on of the best and is growing. Even though it is far away from major musical capitals such as America and the UK there is still a thriving live music scene in Australia. There are many different cultures and genres that musicians play in Australia. With so many festivals and gigs throughout the long summers, musicians love to come and play in Australia.

Depending on which form of art one pursues, different areas of the brain are exercised. For example, dancers test better on memory and motion processing in comparison to non-dancers, while musicians demonstrate better auditory-visual discrimination and learn foreign languages easier. Regarding dance, dancers have a better memory because they constantly learn new choreography. Similarly, musicians develop a fine-tuned ear and learn to read music. A study conducted by Reed Larson and Jane Brown, both professors at the University of Illinois, shows a strong correlation between high school theater and positive emotional development and management, leading to higher levels of self-awareness and confidence. Often experiencing everything with great intensity, teenagers must learn how to manage their emotions in order to remain focused in school. If students are involved in the arts, it does not mean they will suddenly understand calculus or earn exceptional grades; however, they will be able to employ different parts of their brain, gain confidence, and express themselves. Moreover, standardized testing takes time away from the arts, and students are unable to obtain the numerous benefits awarded in

In today's world, money can be seen to rule our lives. Being a necessity, healthcare takes a lot of our money. As a need, healthcare is overpriced. Overpriced health care can cause many problems for citizens in America. The average cost of healthcare in the US priced too high for the average American to afford.

Art, Dance, Drama and Music are an essential and fundamental role of Primary Education and the curriculum. Each one is a distinct subject in its own right, yet organised and termed under the same category of Expressive Arts (EA). EA is an area that is extremely encouraged within Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) as it offers breadth across the curriculum and supports children with a variety of stimulating activities to be inventive, innovative and to express feelings and emotions, both their own and those of their peers (Education Scotland, Undated a). Education Scotland (Undated b, p. 2) similarly suggests that EA play a vital role in molding our sense of our “personal, social and cultural identity,” as well as developing important skills exclusive

American University Department of Performing Arts’ production of No, No, Nanette is a musical comedy originally written, in 1925, by Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel; original music by Vincent Youmans; lyrics written by Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach; and adapted and directed by Burt Shevelove, in 1971. Performed at AU’s Greenberg Theater, No, No, Nanette was directed by Karl Kippola and music director Brandon Adams. By bringing the musical No, No, Nanette to life, Karl Kippola hopes to hare with his audience a form of nostalgia. Kippola seeks out to provide his audience of the musical a time of sweetness and optimism, manageable problems, and where love triumphs and hope is restored. The production elements of acting, directing, and costumes

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading writing, and arithmetic…music dance, painting, and theatre are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment” (William Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education).

Popular culture plays an important aspect in daily life. Popular culture is continuously evolving – collective experience formed by the seemingly marginal aspects of life. By examining what society considers ‘’interesting, entertaining or worthy of admiration’’, it can be easily observed the values and aspirations held in a society. (ABC-CLIO, 2015). Australia’s sixth biggest city boasts an unusual demographic of affluent retirees, surfers and tourists and a tasteful scene of beachfront high-rises, tacky motel signage, and cheesy theme parks. As the rest of Australia frowns upon the Coast, it prides itself on its widespread property growth, its mall culture, its bling, and its status as a cultural desert. The Coast is a combination of quotations

In today’s American education system, the arts are typically referred to as “electives.” they are not mandatory and are seen as hobbies. STEM subjects (the sciences, technology, english, and mathematics) are viewed as necessary skills in today’s society. A student that has a talent for photography yet lacks considerable skill in mathematics is usually seen as unintelligent, or academically challenged. A different student, one who is gifted in mathematics, yet is below average when it comes to skills in their art class is not faulted for their loss of artistic talent. They are praised for their intelligence no matter their artistic prowess. Artistic students are constantly made to feel deficient, as if there is something wrong with them if the struggle with STEM subjects. This paper focuses on asking why students are made to feel that way. Why intelligence is measured in standardized test scores and letter grades. It will explore how lack of the arts and creativity is damaging to students, and how this disregard for creativity starts well before we are aware of it. It starts in elementary schools and primary education systems, and continues on into adulthood.

Approximately 4000 B.C.E. an imposing civilization was forming long the Nile River. Many years later, Joseph would be sold into captivity by his brothers and be taken to the land of Egypt. There he rose to prominence in the kingdom and was second in power to Pharaoh. Joseph, being one of the sons of Israel, would save his father, brothers, all the Hebrews and the Egyptians from famine. In time, the Hebrews were made slaves by the Egyptians. Moses, a Levite baby, was adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. As such, Moses would have had access to great wealth and education.

Schools with music programs have a higher estimated graduation rate estimated at 90.2% and a higher attendance rate around 93.9% (11 Facts about Music Education 7). In comparison, schools without music programs; however, average a72.9% graduation and an 84.9% attendance (11 Facts about Music Education 7). Additionally, students who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and three times more likely to be awarded for school attendance than those who do not (11 Facts about Arts in Education 2). Despite the benefits of having a music and art program, they are often the first things to go when a school starts budget cuts. Due to, schools today focusing on four main core values: Math, Science, English, and History. Consequently, by focusing on these four main core values schools are crushing the creativity of students. Ken Robinson successfully argues this viewpoint in his TED Talk, “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” By enthralling the audience with humorous rhetorical questions, creating connections with the audience through logical and relatable examples, and by keeping a fairly concerned tone throughout his speech to convey the urgency of the issue at hand Robinson effectively and subtlety attacks the modern world’s education system while at the same time informing his audience how schools are squandering the creativity of their students