34 videos

Beginning Articulation

In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple call and response to develop articulation, offering advice on reduci...

Djembe Performance

In this lesson the teacher has worked with the class in sections to devise a structured Djembe performance.

Introducing the Djembe

In this Year 7 djembe lesson, the teacher explores polyrhythm using Djembe drums.

Stimulus for Song Writing

In this y9 lesson the teacher uses questioning and clear prompts to help scaffold and collate ideas for a composition...

Authentic Song Writing 1

In this Year 9 lesson the class are working in groups to write a song from the stimulus 'Orange'.

Authentic Song Writing 2

In this y9 lesson the class are working in groups to write a song from the stimulus 'Orange'.

Peer Learning Y9

After working in groups, this Year 9 group return mid lesson to explain the reasoning behind their musical choices.

Plenary for Self-Assessment

The plenary in this Year 9 lesson encourages the students to assess themselves in 2 clear areas.

Preparation for Performance Btec

In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students rehearse for their upcoming performance assessment.

Feedback During Rehearsal

In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students receive feedback and direction from their teacher.

Btec Performance Appraisal

Btec students are given an opportunity to reflect on their performance.

Clear Instructions

Working with larger groups can unveil some simple problems in the pedagogy of how to approach giving instructions.

Stages to Learning

In this group brass lesson the teacher uses a backing track on a repeated cycle to stage the preparation for performa...

Listening & The Teacher's Role

This teacher is actively involved in the listening activity. Clear questions have been articulated before the example...

Scaffolding Composition

The periodic direction from the class teacher helps to scaffold this composition lesson so that the class are focused...

Behaviour Management

Music, as a subject based in sound, requires teachers to have strategies for managing behaviour including starting/st...

Facilitating Creativity

This teacher talks us through her approach to her role in the context of her Y9 composition lesson.

Whiteboards: Assessment for Learning

In this y8 classroom music lesson, the teacher encourages the class to map out ideas for arranging the song "Stand by...

Simultaneous Learning

It is often difficult to separate out the component parts of musical learning.

Restriction for Freedom

In this Y8 'arranging' lesson, the class teacher offers an 'arranger’s notepad' as a tool to help the groups structur...

Peer Assessment

In this y8 arranging lesson, the groups engage in peer assessment.

Developing Breathing Creatively

In this group flute lesson, the teacher uses a prop to develop the breathing.

Rhythmic Variation

In this group flute lesson, the girls explore some rhythmic variation to their piece.

Scales and Tuning

Scale practice is an important way to develop technique and tuning.

Strategy for Scale Practice

Modern instrumental lessons provide limited capacity to hear, revise and monitor scale practice.

Listening & Feedback 1

Listening to student compositions is, in itself, a critical skill for teachers to develop.

Listening & Feedback 2

Listening to student compositions is, in itself, a critical skill for teachers to develop.

Assessment in Music

This teacher offers some advice on assessment in music.

Peer Assessment 2

This teacher comments on the usefulness of peer feedback.

Performance for Learning

In this short video, the group perform part of Corelli's "La Folia" to begin the lesson.

What engages children in learning?

Purpose, process and audience.

Behaviour Management

In this Djembe class lesson, the teacher offers the use of independent practice time for the class to explore solo rh...

Communication with Parents

This experienced teacher discusses the importance of communication with parents.

In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G.

Embouchure and Range

In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G. There is a focus on posture and breathing as key components...