Crafting Emotions – How Music Deepens Storytelling in Drama? | Elsa Zhou | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
For their presentation, the Grade 7 students crafted original music to enhance their drama based on Alice in Wonderland. They composed two distinct pieces: one for the "Painting the Roses Red" scene, where a three-beat rhythm symbolised the fluid motion of painting, and another for "The Queen of Hearts" scene, utilising a march-like, strong two-beat structure in a popular song format. By integrating tempo, beat, rhythm, form, melody, and instrumentation, their music not only underscored the emotional tone of each scene but also enriched the overall storytelling. The class performed these compositions live, while the recorded tracks provided a dynamic, immersive background to their dramatic performance. Elsa Zhou is a middle student in Tongxiang, China. She is a versatile performer who actively participates in debating, drama productions, and vocal ensembles, and she serves on the school's student leadership team. Else consistently refines her creative abilities, demonstrating unwavering love and dedication to all aspects of the arts. Her hard-working personality and diligence, coupled with her constant drive to achieve the best, make her an outstanding student and role model in our school community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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