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Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary
Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.
Classroom Assessment Method
This teacher's assessment model is measured in statements constructed with the beginning "I can". The approach is to ...
Using Charanga Musically
The charanga musical school resource offers great choice in repertoire but must always be supported with specialist k...
Language Acquisition
In this short extract from a music lesson the teacher explores singing with a traditional African song.
WCIT and the Curriculum
Whole class teaching, when taught well, includes a variety of activity and opportunity to develop and discover musica...
Linking Activities for Learning
Prior to learning the piece of guitar music the class will study, this teacher leads a body percussion piece that inc...
Developing Part Playing
This teacher explores body percussion in parts to secure understanding of the rhythmic elements and to internalise th...
Contextual Learning
Whole class lessons provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn the context of pieces they will begin to l...
Stages - Listen Sing Play
Often in whole class teaching, we are required to teach with a more staged approach than we would in small group less...
Importance of Performance
This teacher describes the impact performances have had on the school ethos, community and progress of pupils.
SMSC and Ofsted
An experienced Headteacher in a large faith school discusses the SMSC outcomes through a wider curriculum inclusive o...
Suzuki Method - Transferable Pedagogy
This experienced Suzuki teacher discusses her approach to developing advanced string technique.
Is Music under threat in secondary schools?
An interview with Professor Martin Fautley that presents evidence on an emerging decline of curriculum time and teach...
Music and academic attainment
An interview with Professor Martin Fautley discussing the wider academic benefits of Music following the publication ...
Listen & Appraise Starter
Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.
Listen & Appraise Starter Develops
Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.
Performance concentrating on rhythm
Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.
Performing rhythmic motifs: next steps
The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.
Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters
Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.