World Music Day celebration in Pre School- Class 10

“Music is the universal language of mankind.”  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

There’s nothing in the world like the sound of a favourite song starting to play.  The tune just gets straight into the head and heart and makes us want to move to the rhythm! When we listen to a particular song, it can bring back a happy memory or make us feel energised. Studies also suggest that listening to music can have a number of positive effects on the health and mental wellbeing.

World Music Day, also known as ‘Fête de la Musique’, is an international event that celebrates the beauty and diversity of music. It transcends boundaries, cultures and genres, encouraging people from all corners of the world to embrace music and its profound impact on our lives.

World Music Day is celebrated annually on 21 June. This date was chosen to coincide with the Summer Solstice, symbolising the perfect balance of light and darkness. It serves as a metaphor for the harmony and unity that music brings to our lives, transcending differences and fostering a sense of togetherness.

The students at The Indian School – Second Shift observed this global celebration of music in their own unique ways.  

The tiny tots of Pre School and Pre Primary performed to action songs in English and Hindi which they thoroughly enjoyed. Songs like ‘Boogie Woogie’, ‘Move and Freeze’, and ‘Ek Mota Haathi’ made the tiny ones groove to the foot tapping beats, even as they honed their kinaesthetic and numeracy skills. The little students were also encouraged to make sound and rhythm using their hands and feet.

The students of classes 1 and 2 played interactive music games like “Who stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?” and “Musical Chairs” wherein they sang, danced, collaborated with each other, celebrating the day with utmost excitement. They also sang rhymes and songs, insync with the School theme - ‘Reclaiming My Planet.’

Songs like “Plastic Cups, Plastic Bags, Chuck Them in the Bin! Sea Life versus Plastics – you know which One will Win!” and “Paudha Lagao, Paryavaran ko Sundar Banao!” made the students ingrain concerns about the future of Mother Earth. 

Classes 3, 4 and 5 observed the global event by learning the Sargam Geet – 'Saga Saga Saga Ma Ga Re Sa'. They also learnt the names of the different musical instruments like the piano, trumpet, violin, harp, mandolin etc through an audio-visual clip. ‘Antaakshari’ was also played by the students as 'edutainment' where they learned in fun.

The students of classes 6 to 10 prepared a medley of folk songs which sensitised them to history and culture of different regions. They also tried their hands at a variety of musical instruments like the tabla, harmonium and the piano. Students were also encouraged to create a Class Playlist during the summer break, with a varied mixture of different folk songs.

The celebration of music not only played a vital role in the holistic development of the students but also created awareness among the children about the importance of music in our lives. It offered an opportunity to appreciate the diversity of musical expression and encourage the active participation of students of all classes.