Video library

2:06

The case for teaching music

In the light of NC and OFSTED framework, should we teach Music?

1:89

Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills

KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.

1:43

Y5 managing progress with practice diaries

Completing a successful lesson, diaries are filled in.

4:37

Y5 introduction emphasising reading music

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

1:61

Y5 trombone warm up and breathing

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

2:79

Staves and instrument management in KS2

Revising notation finger game manages distribution of instruments in year 5.

3:59

Learning brass instruments in KS2.

Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.

1:79

Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

5:58

Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary

Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.

4:29

Y4 whole class brass develop their performance of 'Call Me'

Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.

4:76

Y4 whole class brass, exploring different dynamics

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

5:03

Y4 whole class brass, video explains loud and soft

Looking at loud and quiet, long and short notes.

3:72

Y4 whole class brass, warm up

Using Charanga, class warm-up buzz, put their mouthpiece in play.

3:26

Y4 whole class brass, set up

Set up and introduction establishes clear expectations and routines.

2:26

EYFS: Commentary

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

3:67

EYFS: The Name Game

Children respond to the name song, singing their own name to the backing.

6:98

EYFS: Nursery rhymes & actions

I'm a little teapot and the 'ABC' song, pulse and actions.

6:45

EYFS: Finding the pulse

Listening for a heartbeat/pulse, Reception play along on woodblocks.

2:44

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.

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

13:66

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' complete song.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

2:04

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song

9:01

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

2:26

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

5:9

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'

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

2:2

A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.