Drama in our Music Lab

Today I would like to tell about our Drama class in our Music Lab. Our Music Lab consists of 15 keyboards and about 10 working computers. The computers use a program called “Music Ace” to teach the students about music. As the computers die, they are not being replaced, so with classes of 30 to 34, it created a need for something to do with those who would not be able to be on a keyboard or computer. While taking the B.Y.U. ARTS class, we were giving opportunities to create costumes out of newspaper and perform. It gave me the idea that we could use this with a Drama Class in our lab. This group of students choose a famous composer’s life such as Beethoven or Bach, and then act out his life for the class. Each student is to have a part and a costume. It has been so fun! The students absolutely love it! They can’t wait for their chance to perform. They are gaining in confidence to be in front of their peers and perform, while also putting into long term memory the life of these great composers.