The children in music and music in the children
This project has been developed for children aged 4 to 12 and includes
social and the intercultural aspects.
To expand intercultural awareness, Sheik offers courses in Afro-Brazilian
percussion, guitar and recorder instruction and sound theater in
groups of 5 to 7 children. Using simple practical language, he stimulates the
children’s perception, concentration, coordination, and self-confidence -
not only in music but in other areas as well.
The social aspect involves helping children to work in a group.
This project aims to arouse the children’s interest in music and
to encourage their creativity. It also seeks to forge closer
socio-cultural links between Austrian and Brazilian children.
Aids and methods: Sheik Silva uses the following aids:
The aim of this project
In the project "The children in music and music in the children" children learn to perform to audiences using a new teaching approach. The project promotes cultural exchange between Brazilian and Austrian children in this course as well as a broader exchange of information between Latin-American and European educators.