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Boomwhacker im Unterricht
Musik in der Schule
Boomwhackers in the classroom
Boomwhackers are colorful, hollow plastic tubes of various lengths. They can produce sounds of different pitches when struck against surfaces, for instance. Boomwhackers can be played in many different ways,...
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Das Einzählen in der Musik
Klassische Musik für Kinder
Musik in der Schule
The count-in in music
The count-in to music is an important aspect of making music together. But how do you count in correctly? What should you pay attention to when counting in? And what...
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Die Zukunft der Opernhäuser
Klassische Musik für Kinder
The future of opera houses
The European anthem originates from the pen of one of the greatest composers worldwide – Ludwig van Beethoven. It is a symbol of European high culture. But what is the...
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Die Stundentransparenz im Einsatz
Musik in der Schule
The lesson transparency in use
Want to create more structure in music class? Give it a try! With the lesson transparency cards from Fortissimo, you can design your successful music lesson.
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Die Reihentransparenz im Einsatz
Musik in der Schule
The lesson sequence transparency in use
Do your students always know what the goal of the music lesson is? No? Then implement lesson sequence transparency in your teaching, and everyone will be informed.
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Enterprise Europe Network Award Gewinner
Musik in der Schule
Fortissimo wins the Enterprise Europe Network Award
Fortissimo, which brings classical music to life in a completely new way, is one of the winners of the prestigious Enterprise Europe Network Awards 2023.
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Europäische Lehrpläne für Musik
Musik in der Schule
European Music Curricula
Are there commonalities in European music curricula? What do countries and educational institutions prioritize? And what are the fundamental principles of the curriculum in my country? You will find answers...
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Das Hören von klassischer Musik fördert die Konzentration
Klassische Musik für Kinder
Musik in der Schule
Listening to classical music promotes concentration
A targeted evaluation with children who were exposed to classical music over an entire school year showed the following result: A large number of children feel calm and focused when...
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