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2.0 The Triquetrae Programme

This guide introduces the Triquetrae Elementary Programme, a novel approach to music education designed for young children. The program is built upon seven core components—Find, Create, Grow, Develop, Achieve, Explore, and Build—each targeting specific aspects of musical skill development. These components are further divided into sub-skills, such as articulation, composition, and listening, and are supported by suggested activities and materials. Structured across four progressive levels, the Triquetrae program aims to foster integrated musical growth and engagement.

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The Triquetrae Music Programme is adaptable to both one-to-one tuition and classroom settings. TQ worksheets can be used in either context, the framework incorporates differentiation for diverse learning needs. Worksheets are categorised into five skill levels (suited for "all," "many," "most," "some," and "few" students), allowing educators to select components from each zone to meet the specific requirements of their students in each session.

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The core resources for each zone have all the necessary materials for that area. Each zone is organized into twelve rows, breaking down each concept into small, manageable steps to ensure thorough understanding. While some students may grasp concepts quickly and not require every step or activity, others may receive help from a more comprehensive approach. This structure helps differentiation, enabling educators to select materials based on individual student needs within the Achieve Zone and other relevant areas. Materials are selected from each of the seven zones to best support student learning, with a primary skill named for each row, while recognizing the presence and development of other sub-skills.

The seven zones are intentionally arranged in the order of sharps in the key signature. This provides a clear educational framework for the presented information. It is important to note, however, that this arrangement does not dictate a rigid teaching sequence. The zones are interconnected, functioning much like the hexagonal cells of a honeycomb, allowing for flexible and integrated learning experiences.

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2.1 Triquetrae Elementary Programme

A paper Music Education Needs Musicology Frank D’Andrea suggests that instead of a curriculum with a single outcome, multiple outcomes would be more beneficial with the right content and learning experiences for the student. An imaginative music teacher can design a curriculum for performance and humanities (or musicology) (D’ Andrea, 2023).

• Integrated development: Discuss how the program addresses various aspects of musical development.

• Engagement and motivation: Discuss how the program fosters a love for music.

• Differentiated instruction: Discuss how the program can be adapted to different learning styles.