On 21st and 22nd October, NAIS Pudong had the privilege of hosting the first of our Juilliard link staff, Music Specialist Mr Brian Drye, from New York. Over the course of his visit, Mr Drye engaged our staff and students in a series of dynamic and creative sessions, showcasing Juilliard’s innovative approach to music education.

Day One began with a series of collaborative discussions between Mr Drye and our Music department, focusing on professional development and exchanging insights on teaching strategies. He also observed Year 4 and Year 2 Music classes, where our students demonstrated their learning.  Mr Drye also provided invaluable feedback on incorporating Juilliard's creative techniques into daily lessons.

On Day Two, Mr Drye participated in a debrief with our Senior Leadership Team, followed by a demonstration of creative classroom approaches during Year 5 and Year 6 Music classes. His interactive teaching methods, which emphasised elements such as vocal harmony, pitch, and ensemble dynamics, engaged both students and teachers. Throughout the day, he again collaborated closely with our Music department staff, further refining their understanding of Juilliard’s philosophy.

The highlight of the visit was the open workshop held in the Performing Arts Centre. This 45-minute session featured our ‘Vocal Harmony’ group and offered parents, staff, and the community a rare opportunity to experience Juilliard’s creative process firsthand. Mr Drye tailored the workshop to be accessible for all participants, regardless of their musical background. The interactive format allowed audience members to engage with the music-making process, deepening their appreciation for how we cultivate creativity in our students.

Mr Drye also shared insights into how Juilliard’s methods can be adapted across different learning levels, encouraging both confident and less-experienced students to explore their musical abilities. His background as a performing trombonist brought an additional layer of expertise, as he drew connections between vocal techniques and brass/wind instruments, expanding participants' perspectives on instrumental and vocal music.

The visit concluded with a final meeting with our team to reflect on the activities and discuss how Juilliard’s principles will continue to enrich our curriculum. Mr Drye’s visit reinforced our school’s commitment to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic exploration. We are excited to continue our partnership with Juilliard and look forward to our Juilliard Drama and Dance specialists visiting our campus later in the academic year.

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10月21日和22日，上海英国学校浦东校区非常荣幸迎来了来自纽约的茱莉亚学院音乐专家布莱恩·德莱先生。这次访问期间，德莱先生与我们的教职员工和学生们进行了多场充满活力和创意的互动课程，展示了茱莉亚学院在音乐教育方面的创新方法。

第一天，德莱先生与我们的音乐部门展开了一系列合作讨论，重点关注教师的专业发展以及教学策略的交流。他还旁听了四年级和二年级的音乐课，学生们展示了他们的学习成果。德莱先生还提供了宝贵的反馈，帮助我们将茱莉亚的创意教学技巧融入日常课堂中。

第二天，德莱先生与我们的音乐团队进行了总结会，随后在五年级和六年级的音乐课上展示了创意课堂教学方法。他的互动教学方式强调了和声、音高和合奏动态等元素，吸引了学生和老师们的积极参与。当天，他还与音乐部门的教职员工紧密合作，进一步加深了他们对茱莉亚教育理念的理解。

此次访问的亮点是表演艺术中心举办的公开工作坊。这场45分钟的活动由我们的Vocal声乐小组参与，为家长、教职员工和社区成员提供了难得的机会，亲身体验茱莉亚的创作过程。德莱先生特别设计了这次工作坊，让所有参与者都能轻松参与，无论他们是否有音乐背景。互动形式让观众能够直接参与音乐创作过程，进一步加深了他们对我们如何在学生中培养创造力的理解与欣赏。

德莱先生还分享了茱莉亚教学方法如何适应不同学习阶段的见解，鼓励自信和经验较少的学生都能探索他们的音乐潜力。作为一名职业长号演奏家的背景为他带来了额外的专业视角，他将声乐技巧与铜管和木管乐器联系起来，拓宽了参与者对器乐和声乐的理解。

此次访问以与我们团队的最后会议结束，会上回顾了各项活动，并讨论了茱莉亚的教学理念将如何继续丰富我们的课程。德莱先生的访问强化了我们学校对培养创造力、批判性思维和艺术探索的承诺。我们期待继续与茱莉亚的合作，并期待茱莉亚戏剧和舞蹈专家在本学年晚些时候访问我们的校园。