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Developing a Primary Choir
These Whole Class Instrumental Teachers have brought all three year groups to the hall for a larger singing lesson.
Effective string crossing
In this advanced group violin lesson, the teacher breaks the difficulty of 'string crossing' into smaller component p...
Governors, finance and music service provision
Governors appreciate what children achieve and are prepared to finance.
Aural and Notation
The musical learning in this example explores a mix of aural and notation based strategies to ensure every child can ...
Preparing the Breath
In this advanced trumpet lesson, the teacher takes the student through a warm up which will be later linked to the ma...
Teaching WCIT
This teacher discusses the pedagogy, content, challenges and solutions of whole class teaching.
Relationship with Schools
This experienced teacher discusses aspects of the relationship between the school and the visiting instrumental teach...
A Broad and Balanced Curriculum
An experienced Headteacher in a faith school discusses the facilitating conditions necessary to embed excellent music...
Capacity Building
This Head of Music discusses her experience working with the local music service to build capacity in the department.
Capacity Building 2
This teacher discusses her relationship with the local music service, the developing capacity and the inclusive offer...
WCIT: Pupils Perspective
These children comment on the experience of learning through whole class teaching supported by the local music service.
Cross Curricular Links
These pupils describe some of their experiences learning music in a whole class setting and the useful cross curricul...
Embedding Music in the School
These students recount their experiences learning music in school. Their intrinsic motivation comes from enjoyment bu...
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 ...
Peter & The Wolf. Planning
The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.
Learning brass instruments in KS2.
Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.
Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills
KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.
Intent, a curriculum map suitable for OFSTED
The whole curriculum needs to be respected. Intent for Music.
OFSTED, Deep Dives and Music.
Ensuring children understand their learning in Music with watertight links.
Music service input creating wider opportunities
Promoting opportunities to perform in school and beyond.
Music service input to educate the whole child
Music benefits diverse needs, those vulnerable and low with self-esteem.