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Learning brass instruments in KS2.

Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.

1:79

Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

5:58

Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary

Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.

3:72

Y4 whole class brass, warm up

Using Charanga, class warm-up buzz, put their mouthpiece in play.

3:26

Y4 whole class brass, set up

Set up and introduction establishes clear expectations and routines.

2:26

EYFS: Commentary

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

3:67

EYFS: The Name Game

Children respond to the name song, singing their own name to the backing.

6:45

EYFS: Finding the pulse

Listening for a heartbeat/pulse, Reception play along on woodblocks.

2:04

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song

9:01

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

5:9

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'

Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.

1:84

Vocal Starters. Loosen up and begin.

Vocal specialist shows how to start a vocal session.

5:29

Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?

Children are encouraged to respond to a question in contrasting voices.

2:3

Peter & The Wolf. Pupil conductor

Pupils play chants on instruments conducted by a pupil.

1:12

Peter & The Wolf. Planning

The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.

4:22

Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters

Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.

0:86

Performing rhythmic motifs: next steps

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

5:1

Performing rhythmic motifs

Chime bars are used to perform rhythms created from food names.

2:95

Generating rhythmic motifs

Using food names, children improvise rhythms.

3:68

Performance concentrating on rhythm

Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.

3:76

Listen & Appraise Starter Develops

Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.

3:46

Listen & Appraise Starter

Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.

2:08

Wider Opportunities, WCIT, WCET or First Access?

This Head of Service offers a view on whole class teaching for schools defined as "Teaching music through the conduit...

4:27

10 Top Tips for Whole Class Teaching

This Head of Service offers some advice for teachers working with whole classes.

4:65

Developing Breathing Creatively

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