DUCKS Hosts Renowned Ju Percussion Music School

Several weeks ago, DUCKS was greatly honoured to welcome teachers from the renowned Ju Percussion Music School(朱宗庆打击乐教学系统) to our campus, where they treated the students to an immersive exploration of percussion music from around the world.

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During the engaging lecture and demonstration, the Ju Percussion Music School experts introduced the students to a diverse array of musical instruments hailing from different countries and cultures. This carefully curated content was full of unique insights and perspectives. Music, as a universal language, has the remarkable ability to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, allowing us to gain deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse customs and traditions. From the captivating drums of China to the infectious rhythms of Africa, to the iconic origins of jazz drumming and the vibraphone in America - each instrument revealed its own distinct cultural and historical legacy.

The Ju Percussion Music School’s overarching aim is to guide children on a musical journey that traverses both time and space, using the power of music to broaden their global perspectives and cultural horizons.

Comprising the renowned Ju Percussion Music School Ensemble" and the innovative " Ju Percussion Music School Teaching System", this renowned group passionately believes that children possess an innate passion for music - a belief that aligns seamlessly with DUCKS' own music curriculum. DUCKS students are given the opportunity to naturally engage with music, starting from the foundational element of rhythm, to build a solid musical foundation. Complemented by the teachers' systematic application of diverse instrumental timbres and rhythmic techniques, this approach satisfies children's natural curiosity and allows them to learn music and develop a keen sense of rhythm through games and storytelling. This playful yet educational teaching methodology not only ignites children's creativity, but also enables them to grow and thrive in a joyful environment.

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In summary, the Ju Percussion Music School 's visit has opened a grand portal for our students into the captivating world of music. Here, children not only acquiredinvaluable musical knowledge and skills, but also experienced the sheer happiness that music can bring. Let us look forward to more enriching musical experiences in the future, as we continue to deliver new and inspiring discoveries for our students!