June 21

World Music Day

Celebrated globally on the summer solstice, World Music Day originated in France as 'Fête de la Musique'. It encourages amateur and professional musicians alike to perform for free in streets and parks, making all genres of music accessible to the public.

A lively crowd enjoying a live music performance

Speaking Discussion

What genre of music do you listen to the most when you are relaxing at home?
Would you enjoy walking through your city if there was live music on every single street corner?
How does listening to sad music actually make people feel better when they are upset?
Do you think learning to play a musical instrument should be mandatory in schools?
What makes a live concert so much more exciting than listening to recorded music?

Activity 1: The Great Debate

Motion: "Music and arts education should be legally mandatory in all schools until the age of 18, and treated as equally important as math and science."

Split the class into two sides. Team A defends the vital importance of creative and emotional development; Team B argues that schools must prioritise practical STEM subjects for the modern economy.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

"The song that immediately reminds me of my childhood is..."
"If I could instantly play any instrument in the world perfectly, it would be..."
"I absolutely cannot stand listening to..."

Key Vocabulary

Genre (Noun) A category of artistic composition, characterised by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Solstice (Noun) Either of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days.
Accessible (Adj) Able to be easily reached, used, or understood by everyone.
Amateur (Noun/Adj) A person who engages in a pursuit (like playing music) on an unpaid rather than a professional basis.
Atmosphere (Noun) The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work.

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