World Music Program

The WMP has as its highest aspiration the fostering of a compassionate, global consciousness. Students have also toured to Vancouver Island and Turkey.

The internationally-recognized World Music Program has as its highest aspiration the fostering of a compassionate global consciousness through the development of musical skills and the act of creating performance works. It was founded in 2004 by Adrian Dyck and Paige Freeborn, who are its Directors. It is a performance program that provides a context for students to develop interest, curiosity and

enjoyment in their own musical creativity and that of others. In the World Music Program the musical, creative, ethical, intellectual, and emotional sides of young people are developed. Students develop social-emotional skills, and learn how their own individual contributions are important in achieving collective goals. Team-building in collaboration with others, as well as a focus on individual learning styles are balanced. Students are given the opportunity to work alongside professional musicians and educators to develop musicianship and imagination. Individual creativity is highly encouraged, and each student’s character and personal learning style is honoured and celebrated. This is balanced with a unique approach to learning that facilitates the development of high-performing teams; increased social awareness; and the development of a compassionate response to the world around us. From the beginning of their time in the World Music Program, students are guided on a journey that involves not only the development of a high level of musical skill and academic knowledge and understanding, but also the development of character. The systematic development of trust, respect, empathy, compassion, gratitude, and social responsibility are hallmarks of the program. Through inquiry-based learning, students study a wide range of topics, such as music performance, theory, and history; the ways in which music helps bring about positive social change; cultural diversity and appropriation; personal and cultural expression; composition, technology, and innovation; and the study of the natural world. The World Music Program runs within the context of Brockton School, which focuses on creating a safe and caring school environment, in which each child can reach their personal potential. The program supports the school ethos by providing a supportive and caring environment in which students can feel safe to explore their musicality, and create from a place of authenticity and vulnerability. Over the years the World Music Program has received international recognition from the UNESCO-founded "International Society of Music Education"(ISME) as one of the most innovative music education programs in the world. The program toured to China (to present the student-composed "Gratitude Project") and Greece to perform at ISME conferences. More recent invitations include the Aberdeen International Youth Festival AIYF), one of the largest and longest-running performing arts festivals in the world, as well as an invitation to perform at a competition at Carnegie Hall in New York City, where students took home a goal medal. Recently, students performed for an audience of 5,000 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where they introduced Canadian International Space Station Commander, Chris Hadfield. Outreach and education concerts are a constant source of inspiration for students; over the years the WMP has contributed its uplifting music to schools, hospices, hospitals, cultural inclusion events, and other charitable community causes.

06/01/2026

Welcome back to Music Mondays!

This week features Brockton’s music directors, Mr. Dyck and Dr. Freeborn, reflecting on the many people who have helped shape Brockton School’s World Music Program over the past two decades.

The World Music Program is the product of many relationships. It reflects Mr. Dyck and Dr. Freeborn’s backgrounds as educators and musicians, as well as the influence of many mentors, artists, instrument makers, teachers, and community members who have shared their knowledge, perspectives, and friendship over the years.

As the program prepares for its upcoming South Africa tour, this week’s video is an opportunity to recognize some of the relationships, experiences, and learning that continue to shape the program today.

Summa Cum Laude Youth Music Festival
Tariro Hope and Health
Jacob Mafuleni
Tsoro Arts Center
Ubuntu Learning Village
Moyo Rainos Mutamba

05/30/2026

Another batch of photos from last week’s The Shipyards City of North Vancouver event!

Special thanks to Alan Albert Ross for once again capturing the energy and spirit of our community so beautifully.

Brockton School

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05/27/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our City of North Vancouver The Shipyards event! We had a blast! 🙌

It was wonderful to see so many community members there, including Brockton School parents, extended family, alumni, friends, and staff.

We are grateful to our kind hosts at the City of North Vancouver, along with all of the supportive local business owners in the area. 💙

📸 Alan Albert Ross

05/25/2026

Welcome back to Music Mondays!

This week, we head back to Harare, Zimbabwe, to hear about the founding of Tsoro Arts and Social Centre.

Jacob Mafuleni () founded Tsoro Arts in 2013, along with his late wife, Martha. Together, they built something truly amazing for the benefit of their community.

Please consider donating to our “Building International Music Partnerships in Southern Africa” (link in bio), supporting Tsoro Arts, , and .

05/18/2026

Welcome back to Music Mondays!

This week, we return to Jacob Mafuleni’s (Jacob Mafuleni) marimba workshop in Harare, Zimbabwe.

We are so grateful to Jacob and his team for crafting marimbas modelled after the instruments we play on at Brockton (Brockton School).

We can’t wait to play on these instruments at the SCL Festival in South Africa!

Please visit the link in our bio to see how you can support our fundraising campaign, “Building International Music Partnerships in Southern Africa.”

05/12/2026

Welcome back to Music Monday!

This week’s post features the founder of Ubuntu Learning Village, Dr. Moyo Rainos Mutamba, sharing a bit about the Ubuntu Free School.

The Ubuntu Free School, located in rural Zimbabwe, was co-founded by Dr. Mutamba and Olivia Caravaggio, an early childhood educator with graduate training in environmental studies.

The school combines academic learning with arts-centered, culturally relevant, and Indigenous knowledge, while providing meals and educational access to rural children.

Ubuntu is one of three incredible Zimbabwean organizations our school is partnering with, and you can find out more about these organizations on our “Building International Music Partnerships in Southern Africa” website.

Please consider donating to this wonderful project. 100% of donations support the creation of handcrafted marimbas in Zimbabwe that will travel to South Africa for performances at the SCL Festival before returning to Zimbabwe for ongoing shared use in youth music programs. Additional funds will support music education initiatives, student needs, and learning resources within our partner organizations.

05/09/2026

It’s always fun when our senior ensemble members pop in to play a few tunes with our MYP Grade 10 Music class. Thanks, G and M!

Moments like these remind us that music-making is about mentorship, connection, and community across grade levels.

Brockton School
📸 Alan Albert Ross

05/04/2026

Today, we’re thrilled to launch our new World Music Program fundraising site.

You can visit the link in our bio or on the Brockton School website to learn more.

100% of donations support the creation and transportation of these Zimbabwean marimbas, with additional funds going toward ongoing music education initiatives across our three partner organizations.

https://brocktonschool.com/world-music-program/

04/27/2026

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