We learned about the essential elements of the Juilliard learning model: creative exploration, inquiry, reflection and personal connection, in a parallel process that musicians experience. Through scaffolding or incremental building steps, the students will develop the perceptual skills necessary to finally “encounter”, that is, listening and appreciating, the Core Works, a set of important musical works from different periods and styles.
The workshop included class observations with students from The British International School of Washington, where we had an opportunity to observe in action the application of some principles and lesson plans. We also used this workshop as an opportunity to network and initiate meaningful connections with Nord Anglia colleagues and Julliard School faculty in order to integrate our school in a collaborative and artistic learning community.