Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

Standing in the square of the community center, watching the children playing on the swings and slides, He Yuzhu had an idea in his mind: music could bring joy to the children and perhaps inspire them to realize their potential.

"Hua, I was thinking that the children in our community are full of energy. If we can guide them to get in touch with music, it may help their growth." He Yuzhu said to Li Hua.

Li Hua listened carefully and then replied: "Yuzhu, you always find the beauty in life. I believe in your ideas."

He Yuzhu decided to start from the basics. He began to plan a music enlightenment project, hoping that through this project, children would feel the charm of music.

"Teacher Zhang, I would like to ask you how to design music courses for children so that they can learn easily and happily?" He Yuzhu found the experienced teacher Zhang.

Teacher Zhang thought for a while, then said, "For children, the most important thing is to let them learn through play. We can start with simple rhythm games and gradually guide them to melody and harmony."

He Yuzhu adopted Zhang's suggestion and began to develop a curriculum plan. He decided to open a small pilot class first to see how the children responded.

"Dear parents, our community center will soon open a music enlightenment class, which aims to allow children to be exposed to music in a relaxed environment." He Yuzhu posted the news on the community bulletin board.

The news quickly spread in the community, and many parents expressed interest.

"Mr. He, my child loves singing, but he has never formally learned it. Your music class sounds very interesting," a parent said to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu smiled and replied: "Our music class is to let children learn in happiness. I believe he will like it."

The first class of the pilot class began. He Yuzhu led the children to sit in a circle and used various musical instruments and props to guide them to feel the rhythm and melody.

"Listen everyone, this is the rhythm of four-quarter beats. Let's try it and clap our hands along with this rhythm." He Yuzhu instructed the children.

The children imitated excitedly, waving their little hands in the air with innocent smiles on their faces.

"Teacher He, this game is so fun. Can I play it every day?" asked a little boy.

He Yuzhu encouraged him: "Of course, as long as you like, music can always accompany you."

As the course progressed, He Yuzhu found that the children's ability to accept music far exceeded his expectations. Not only were they able to quickly grasp the rhythm, they were also able to try simple songs.

"Yuzhui, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the children singing the songs you taught in class at home today." Li Hua said to He Yuzhui.

He Yuzhu feels very gratified: "This shows that music has entered their lives. I believe this is just the beginning."

The success of the pilot class has given He Yuzhu more confidence to promote the music enlightenment project to the entire community. He knows that the seeds of music have taken root in the hearts of children, and what kind of flowers will bloom in the future is exciting.

"Yuzhui, I saw the children's performance in class, they really like music." Li Hua said to He Yuzhui after a class.

He Yuzhu smiled and responded: "Yes, Hua, I am very happy to see their love for music. I believe music can have a positive impact on their growth."

As the course progressed, He Yuzhu began to teach the children more complex music concepts, such as scales, chords and simple music theory.

"Children, today we are going to learn the scale. This is the foundation of music, just like when we learn to speak, the scale is the language of music." He Yuzhu explained patiently.

The children listened attentively, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and eagerness to learn.

"Teacher He, can I try to sing?" a little girl asked, raising her hand.

"Of course, come on, let's sing together." He Yuzhu encouraged her.

The little girl stood up and tried to sing a simple scale following He Yuzhu's piano accompaniment. Although she was a little awkward, her courage and efforts won everyone's applause.

After the class, a parent walked up to He Yuzhu and said gratefully, "Teacher He, my child used to be very shy, but since joining your music class, she has become more confident."

"I'm glad that music can help her build confidence," He said with a smile. "Music is a powerful tool that can bring out people's inner potential."

As time goes by, the children's progress becomes more and more obvious. Not only can they sing accurate scales, but they can also try to play some simple instruments such as harmonica, snare drum and guitar.

"Yuzhui, I heard my son playing guitar at home today. Although he was still a little rusty, I was really surprised." Another parent said to He Yuzhui.

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement: "Music can bring people happiness and confidence. I am very happy to see his progress."

He Yuzhu decided to hold a small concert for the children to give them the opportunity to showcase their learning achievements.

"Children, we are about to hold a concert. This is a stage for you to showcase your talents," He Yuzhu announced in class.

The children were very excited when they heard the news. They began to prepare actively, looking forward to showing their musical talents on the stage.

The community center was packed with people on the day of the concert. The children performed confidently on the stage, and their singing and instrument playing won warm applause from the audience.

"Yuzhui, this concert was wonderful. I am proud of these children." Li Hua said to He Yuzhui in the audience.

He Yuzhu looked at the children on the stage, his heart full of satisfaction: "Yes, Hua, their performance makes me very proud. The seeds of music have taken root in their hearts, and I believe they will thrive."

The concert was so wonderful. I never thought our children could perform so well on stage.” The director of the community neighborhood committee told He Yuzhu the next day.

He Yuzhu responded with a smile: "Yes, Director, the children's potential is unlimited, I just gave them a chance to show it."

The success of the concert made parents see the positive impact of music education on children's growth, and they began to support He Yuzhu's work more actively.

"Yuzhui, my child has become more cheerful and confident since joining the music class. We are very grateful for everything you have done." A parent held He Yuzhui's hand tightly and said gratefully.

He Yuzhu answered modestly: "I just do my best to help children explore their interests and potential."

As the reputation of the music enlightenment class grew, more families wanted their children to join. He Yuzhu realized that he needed to expand the project to meet the needs of the community.

"Hua, I think we should consider expanding the scale of the music class so that more children can participate." He Yuzhu said to Li Hua.

Li Hua nodded in agreement: "That's a good idea. We can ask the community for more support and resources."

He Yuzhu began to communicate with community leaders and education departments to seek support and cooperation, and his proposal received a positive response.

"Yuzhu, we strongly support your project. Music education is very important for children's growth. We will try our best to provide the necessary support," said community leaders at a meeting.

With the support of the community, He Yuzhu began to expand the scale of the music enlightenment class. He recruited more volunteers and music teachers and increased the number of courses and classes.

"Yuzhui, I'm very happy to join your team and provide music education to the children in the community." The newly joined music teacher Xiao Wang said to He Yuzhui.

He Yuzhu welcomed him: "Xiao Wang, welcome to our class. I believe your joining will make our music class more colorful."

With the addition of new teachers and volunteers, the curriculum of the music enlightenment class has become more diverse and professional. Children not only learn to sing and play musical instruments, but also learn music appreciation and music creation.

"Teacher He, I can now express my feelings through music. This is a song I composed myself, I hope you can listen to it." A little boy holding his music score said proudly to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu listened carefully to the little boy's performance and felt very pleased: "Great, you can express yourself through music. This is a very valuable ability."

He Yuzhu stood on the stage of the community center, his eyes sweeping across the expectant faces. He knew that tonight's concert was not only a performance, but also a spiritual exchange. He took a deep breath, smiled and began his opening remarks.

“Dear friends, welcome to our family concert. Tonight, we will use music to build a bridge of communication and let love and harmony flow in the notes.”

The children were whispering excitedly in the audience, and the parents were smiling encouragingly. He Yuzhu's eyes sparkled, and he knew that this was not just a concert, but also a display of community spirit.

As the first note sounded, the children's voices were pure and melodious, and the parents sang along unconsciously. The power of music is so magical that it can transcend ages and backgrounds and bring people together closely.

As the songs were performed one after another, He Yuzhu noticed a family sitting in the front row. The father patted his son's shoulder, and the mother held her daughter's hand tightly. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, and they were obviously deeply moved by the music.

At the climax of the concert, He Yuzhu invited a special performer, an elderly grandfather, who played the piano with trembling hands, and every note was full of years of precipitation.

“Music is a tribute to time,” Grandpa said affectionately after the performance. “It allows us to remember the past, cherish the present, and look forward to the future.”

He Yuzhu stepped forward and held his grandfather's hand tightly. "You said it very well. Music is indeed a bridge connecting the past and the future."

The concert continued, and every family had the opportunity to perform on stage. Some families brought choruses, some brought instrumental ensembles, and some even brought original songs. Every song and every melody made everyone present feel the magic of music.

At the end of the concert, He Yuzhu took the stage again, his voice full of gratitude and hope.

“Thank you to everyone who participated in tonight’s concert. It is you who make music a bridge in our community and bring our hearts closer together. Let us look forward to the fact that music will continue to shine in our lives and spread love and harmony.”

With applause and cheers, the concert ended successfully. He Yuzhu stood on the stage, looking at the gradually dispersing crowd, his heart filled with satisfaction and pride. He knew that tonight's concert was not just a performance, but also a touch of the soul and a sublimation of the community spirit.

He turned to Li Hua and said, "Hua, you see, music can really bring people closer together. I believe this is just the beginning. Our community will become better because of music."

Li Hua nodded, tears in his eyes. "Yuzhu, you did it. You not only changed the children, but also changed all of us."

As the morning light falls, He Yuzhu stands in front of the window of the community center, gazing at the cheerful figures of the children outside. They are surrounding an old locust tree, singing the songs that He Yuzhu taught them. The seeds of music have taken root in their hearts, and today, he will witness the inheritance of music.

"Hua, look at these children. They are not only learning music, but also inheriting the spirit of music." He Yuzhu said to Li Hua with emotion.

Li Hua stood aside, looking at the children with the same tenderness, "Yes, Yuzhu, you have ignited the fire in their hearts, and the power of music will be passed down from generation to generation."

He Yuzhu turned around and began to prepare for today's special course - the Music Heritage Festival. He planned to let the older generation of music lovers in the community share their music stories with the children, so that the history and culture of music can continue.

"Children, today we are honored to invite several special guests who will share music stories with us," He Yuzhu announced in class.

The children's eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement. The first guest was an old musician who brought an ancient violin.

“This violin has witnessed my life’s musical journey,” the old musician said affectionately. “I hope you can feel the power of music and let it take root in your hearts.”

The children sat around the old musician, listening to the stories behind every note he told. Then, a middle-aged lady came up with a yellowed sheet of music.

"This is a piece of music my grandmother left me. It records the music she composed when she was young." She opened the sheet music and began to play. The melody was beautiful and full of emotion, and the children were deeply attracted.

He Yuzhu watched quietly from the side, with a warm current in his heart. He saw the power of music, which transcends the boundaries of time and closely connects people of different generations.

"Teacher He, I also want to be a musician when I grow up, just like them." A little boy walked up to He Yuzhu, his eyes full of longing.

He Yuzhu squatted down and patted his head gently. "I believe you can do it. The world of music is waiting for you to explore and create."

As the Music Heritage Festival progressed, more community members joined in, bringing various musical instruments and sharing their own musical experiences. The children learned respect, love and persistence from these stories.

As the sun sets, the Music Heritage Festival is drawing to a close. He Yuzhu stood on the stage and said to everyone: "Today, we not only shared music, but also shared life. The inheritance of music is not only the transmission of skills, but also the continuation of emotions and spirit. Let us look forward to how these children will continue to write the chapter of music in the future."

Li Hua stepped forward and held He Yuzhu's hand tightly. "Yuzhu, you not only taught the children music, but also taught them how to live. This is the most precious inheritance."