As part of its teaching skills practical and outreach to
local community stakeholders, the Field Band Academy at Oakford near Verulam in
KwaZulu-Natal recently held a teaching concert at the local Sacred Heart
Secondary School for Girls.
Pupils were taught how to hold instruments and how to play
pieces or to choreograph movement. In turn, our students learned about lesson
planning, teaching practice, concert production and evaluation of event
management.
The Foundation hosted the outgoing First Secretary of the
Royal Norwegian Embassy, Siri Andersen, along with her senior programme manager
colleague, Beauty Musa, at the event. The students arranged a tour of the
Academy for them, and gave insights into what they’ve learned in their time
there.
The Academy’s second term got underway with a visit from
Tutu Jacobsen, senior programme adviser of longtime FBF supporters FK Norway –
who fund the partnership with the Norwegian Band Federation in the joint PULSE!
exchange programme.
Addressing students, Ms. Jacobsen emphasised the significant
role that the creative arts can play in health promotion. This message ties in
closely with the Foundation’s emphasis on lifeskills that are based on
responsible personal management and grounded in strong ethical values.
This month sees the Academy welcoming US partner Frank
Troyka, director of education at System Blue, who works closely with the Blue
Devils Bugle and Drum Corps, a champion American partner of the FBF.
With a global experience and perspective on music and leadership
education, Troyka will spend time at the Academy learning about the
Foundation’s approach to holistic teaching, and will help shape the November
national workshop for tutors.
For more information email info@fieldband.org.za
or visit www.fieldband.org.za
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