BRIAN HAM

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of Canadian & International teaching experience
• Music specialist with versatility in language arts & social studies
• Led numerous bands & choirs in concerts, special events and festivals
• Musical Director for multiple musical theatre productions
• Proficient using technology with an inquiry and concept-based approach 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• LISTEN & LEARN
• PLAY
• CREATE

LISTEN & LEARN

• Rhythmic and melodic ear training
• Various musical genres, styles & structures
• Note reading/recognition, music theory
• iPad apps, Mac/PC & online software help sharpen musical skills

Play

• Instrumental, vocal and rhythmic performance
• Musical games & collaborative activities
• Extra-curricular performance opportunities
• iPad for digital instrumental performance (RockMate, DrumPad)

CREATE

• Rhythmic/melodic composition and improvisation
• Digital composition with GarageBand (Mac) & MixCraft (PC)
• Concept-based multimedia presentations
• Web apps for digital music production (NoteFlight, Soundation)
• Cross-curricular integration projects (e.g. film soundtracks)

Assessment and Evaluation

• Video tutorials for concept review and guided practice
• Webpage for homework, assignments and parent communication
• Google Drive for collaborative learning and instant feedback
• Practical exams, theory tests, traditional & digital assignments
• Differentiated learning facilitated with technology