Mexican music OCR A2 Performance contexts 2 This scheme of work was

This scheme of work was written and designed to be cross-curricular with the subjects of: art

these ideas could be applied to other productions and by illustrating the work with specific practical examples

themes and ideas

The unit may not be suitable for all classes or individual learners and it is up to the tutor to gauge the enthusiasm of every student

the making of some simple puppets and the delivery of a devised performance

Mexican music OCR A2 Performance contexts 2 This scheme of work wasViva Mexico! The land of sun, turquoise waters and beach resorts. Youve seen the mariachi musicians with their huge hats, tight jackets and trousers with silver buttons. Youve heard the brilliant trumpets and the soaring violins. You think of dry mountain landscapes and tall spiky cactuses. But what of Purhpecha music? Of gentle duet singing, flowing string ensembles and rousing brass bands? In the state of Michoacn, nestled in the green, wooded