Video library

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Introducing the Djembe

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

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Developing Accurate Buzzing

In this advanced trumpet lesson, the teacher takes the student through a warm up which will be later linked to the ma...

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Classroom Assessment Method

This teacher's assessment model is measured in statements constructed with the beginning "I can". The approach is to ...

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Djembe Performance

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

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Behaviour Management

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

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Peer Learning Y9

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

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Plenary for Self-Assessment

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

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Preparation for Performance Btec

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

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Feedback During Rehearsal

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

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Btec Performance Appraisal

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

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Rhythm Game

This Rhythm game is an excellent assessment for learning tool. The teacher can see visually if the class are beginnin...

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Stages to Learning

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

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Part playing 1

In this group brass lesson the teacher introduces Frere Jacques in stages.

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Musical Elements Starter

This classroom practitioner uses whiteboards to recap the musical elements.

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Focused Listening

This classroom practitioner uses Saint Saen’s Carnival of the animals to scaffold a composition lesson.

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Assessing a Creative Process

The current lead Ofsted HMI for Music, Robin Hammerton writes: "Firstly, pupils’ progress in creating and understandi...

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Facilitating Creativity

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

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Peer Assessment

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

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Musical Elements Starter 2

Before this composition lesson begins, the class are focused on a starter activity linking musical elements to defini...

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Differentiation by Outcome

Composition and creativity can lead to varying outcomes within the same task.

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Formative Assessment

This Head of Music discusses her approach to formative assessment in Music. Pupil self-assessment and the use of iPad...

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Peer Assessment 2

This teacher comments on the usefulness of peer feedback.

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Authentic Rehearsal

This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.

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Performance for Learning

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

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Knowing where they are going

Patricia Broadfoot discusses the importance of setting learning objectives.