EXPLORING ORCHESTRA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS WOMEN SOCIETY SCHOOL, LAGOS, NIGERIA

Abstract

Music is generally acceptable among both elite and illiterate people in the world and in all aspects of human life. Music deals with sound and the sound is referred to as musical sound, which involves singing and playing musical instruments, either as a group or individual. This study aims to examine the importance of the Orchestra club on the learning behavior of the students at the University of Lagos Women Society School. Research has shown that music plays a great impact on learning development and also a vital role in the student’s cognitive, skill acquisition, and self-confidence. Therefore, the main focus of this study is to explore the potential contained in music and learning of instruments and their relative importance. The paper describes with specific examples four western instruments that can be used for orchestral training in primary schools and the importance of these musical instruments on students learning behavior. It was recommended that public and private school owners should ensure to set up an Orchestra Club in their schools whereby students can acquire musical skills by learning to play different musical instruments of their choice by so doing they will be creative and be skillful in transferring the learning behavior to other subjects.