Sounds of Southeast Asia: Making Cultural Connections Through Music

Bring the exciting music of Southeast Asia to your classroom this year! In this session, you will explore songs and instruments from a variety of Southeast Asian countries. Discover ways to bring this music into your classroom through culturally informed teaching strategies.

This session will introduce you to both vocal and instrumental music, and you will learn about the various ways the music is transmitted, including oral traditions and cipher notation. It will also include practical strategies and resources for bringing these songs into your classroom and teaching them with confidence. Whether you are new to Southeast Asian music or looking to expand your existing repertoire, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to bring diverse music to life in your classroom!

Learn how to sing, play, and teach a variety of songs, and begin to understand their cultural contexts. We will look at notation and transmission, and strategies for teaching songs in unfamiliar languages. Learn some ways you might incorporate the music, making intercultural connections and fostering global awareness.

Session Objectives:

  • Learn songs from a variety of Southeast Asian cultures

  • Familiarize yourself with authentic means of transmission

  • Explore strategies for teaching songs in foreign languages

Daphne Wright