Video library

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Y5 introduction emphasising reading music

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

4:41

Stimulus for Song Writing

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

7:37

Authentic Song Writing 1

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

5:15

Authentic Song Writing 2

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

5:58

Peer Learning Y9

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

7:28

Listening & The Teacher's Role

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

7:65

Technology & Composition

This teacher utilises the capabilities of Logic for this Y8 composition lesson.

3:93

Teaching WCIT

This teacher discusses the pedagogy, content, challenges and solutions of whole class teaching.

5:35

Facilitating Creativity

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

7:89

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...

3:78

Simultaneous Learning

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

3:28

Restriction for Freedom

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

6:26

Peer Assessment

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

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 ...

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Performing rhythmic motifs

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

1:05

Performing rhythmic motifs: a reflection

A teacher reflects on embedding rhythm and pulse.

0:86

Performing rhythmic motifs: next steps

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

3:36

Peter & The Wolf. Instruments use

Linking instruments and characters.

1:12

Peter & The Wolf. Planning

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

2:3

Peter & The Wolf. Pupil conductor

Pupils play chants on instruments conducted by a pupil.

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.

1:84

Vocal Starters. Loosen up and begin.

Vocal specialist shows how to start a vocal session.

2:2

A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.

5:9

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'

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