Video library

5:29

Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?

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

4:37

Y5 introduction emphasising reading music

Using a simple tune, these young players concentrate on reading the music.

1:69

Composition: The Role of the Teacher

This teacher discusses the importance of her role in offering feedback, responding to ideas and encouraging students ...

3:46

Listen & Appraise Starter

Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.

3:76

Listen & Appraise Starter Develops

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

3:36

Peter & The Wolf. Instruments use

Linking instruments and characters.

4:22

Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters

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

4:61

Peter & The Wolf. Performing chants.

Children, conducted by the teacher, perform chants as a whole class.

4:8

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'

Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...

1:41

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.

2:2

A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.

9:01

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

13:66

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' complete song.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

2:44

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.

Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.

5:03

Y4 whole class brass, video explains loud and soft

Looking at loud and quiet, long and short notes.

4:76

Y4 whole class brass, exploring different dynamics

Playing 'piano' and 'forte'. Crescendo is played too.

1:61

Y5 trombone warm up and breathing

Warm up, mouthpiece and playing two notes to start a lesson.

1:43

Y5 managing progress with practice diaries

Completing a successful lesson, diaries are filled in.