Study Guide: ‘Zig’s Musical Journey’ Zig Wajler
Zig Wajler – Hands On with Zig
Rhythm of Respect, Responsibility and Character –
Anti Bullying Message through Music Performance – GUIDE
Overview:
Zig promotes positive behavior and change through dialogue (real world experiences), listening, music, and student participation. Zig performs, introducing a variety of musical styles from various cultures (from traditional to contemporary), with focus on using respect and moral excellence to break through cultural and socio-economic barriers. Students are provided and empowered with opportunities to reinforce positive change through active participation. This is accomplished by the students volunteering to play percussion instruments and “owning it/taking responsibility” onstage alongside Zig. Communication, listening, word choice, ownership, empathy, value, honor, actions/feelings, and “doing the right thing” are emphasized throughout in program by building student teams to complete an onstage musical ensemble. This ensemble is created, utilizing an active dialogue with the audience. Students will make connections with how “doing the right thing” can positively impact their lives by making good choices about what they socially see and hear on a daily basis.
Relating to the National Standards for Music:
The program reinforces Standards one through nine and most of their sub-categories. Zig addresses the audience using the appropriate music terms and definitions as related to the Standards.
Summary of the Program:
Zig will speak to the audience with a brief overview of the program before performing addressing various Anti-Bullying key words, phrases and concepts used for communication throughout the program. ****(see below)****
A performance by the artist will introduce world music representing the diversity of cultures and genres of musical styles.
An interactive introduction of basic rhythm patterns, counting, origins, history, culture, vocabulary, and authentic music from various countries.
After Zig’s music performance the audience will become interactive participants (volunteers are selected byanswering questions from the content introduced during the overview) performing basic rhythm patterns using Zig’sinstruments with traditional and contemporary Song Styles. (solo/duet/various ensembles)
30-40 volunteers will be selected to perform in a rhythm ensemble finale.
Throughout the program the elements of music will be presented; rhythm, harmony, melody, dynamics, timbre, andorchestration.A brief question and answer session concludes the program.
Zig would appreciate that all volunteers respect his instruments with the following conduct :
Do not lean on any instrument with your body, they are not furniture.
Always walk around and never step over any instrument or speaker cable.
Anti-Bullying Concepts and Key Phrases: (used throughout the presentation through dialogue and for earning the opportunity to play on stage with Zig)
Responsibility – expect the best from others (change is possible)
-care for others using empathy, value, honor, and do the right thing
-own it and take responsibility for actions and feelings
Reinforce and Reward Positive Behavior
-be safe using non-violent communication, keep hands to yourself
-use proper word choice
-watch your facial expressions that show your intentions
-use and respect boundaries
-use eye contact and a clear voice when speaking
-don’t be afraid to walk away when there is trouble or bullying
-speak up and talk to adults explaining the situation without being a tattle.
Respond - say nice things about others
-use manners
-be polite, think before you speak
-be patient, wait your turn
-use appropriate language
-be kind and don’t gossip about others
Stop words - enough
-time-out
-quit-it
-too-far
-un-cool
For additional Classroom Lesson Plans and Activities:
World Beat Fun Multicultural Book/CD, Zig Wajler (Alfred Publishing)
Mr. Zig’s Literacy, Music and Technology Connection, Zig Wajler (Alfred Publishing)
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