Musical Initiation

Course Description

This musical initiation course is designed to offer children a playful introduction to the basic concepts of music. It combines learning rhythm and movement, with a particular focus on the use of Orff percussion instruments. This educational tool enriches children’s auditory awareness while exploring different vocal ranges and encouraging improvisation. Additionally, the course introduces children to musical notes through play and interaction with each other. By playing together with the Orff instruments, children are led into a space of play and discovery. The children also discover the different instruments of the symphony orchestra.

Two performances per year

Finally, the children participate in two performances per year, taking the form of musical tales or narrated stories. This approach ensures a solid foundation in music while keeping the experience motivating and interactive.

Prerequisite: None

Course Schedule: 
– Wednesday 9:30-10:30
– Wednesday 14:00-15:00
– Saturday 10:00-11:00

About the Teacher

Yana Parra, born in 1988 in Caracas, began her musical training in Venezuela with “El Sistema” before continuing her studies at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich at the age of 16. In 2011, she obtained a diploma in cello pedagogy from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. Yana also completed a Bachelor of Arts at the Haute école de musique de Genève, followed by a Master in Musical Interpretation at the Hochschule für Musik Basel.

She has worked with ensembles such as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and the Gstaad Festival Orchestra. From 2013 to 2019, she taught in Geneva and Versoix, and obtained a certification in active Orff pedagogy in Montreal. From 2019 to 2023, she taught at the Vincent-d’Indy music school in Montreal.

Starting in August 2024, she will join the Centre musical de Cornavin to continue inspiring young musicians. → Read the full biography