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Part playing 1

In this group brass lesson the teacher introduces Frere Jacques in stages.

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Introducing New Pieces

Group teaching offers a excellent opportunity to contextualise learning.

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Stages to Learning

In this group brass lesson the teacher uses a backing track on a repeated cycle to stage the preparation for performa...

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Clear Instructions

Working with larger groups can unveil some simple problems in the pedagogy of how to approach giving instructions.

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Extended Rhythm game

See Rhythm Game for the first stage of this learning game. In this short clip the teacher extends the level of challe...

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Rhythm Game

This Rhythm game is an excellent assessment for learning tool. The teacher can see visually if the class are beginnin...

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Understanding Duration

This teacher questions the class on note lengths relative to the piece they have just played.

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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...

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Contextual Learning

Whole class lessons provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn the context of pieces they will begin to l...

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Creative Singing

Singing in whole class teaching offers everyone the chance to engage in the lesson.

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Breathing Warm Up

This teacher has instilled breathing as a fundamental part of every lesson.

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Plenary for Self-Assessment

The plenary in this Year 9 lesson encourages the students to assess themselves in 2 clear areas.

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Peer Learning Y9

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

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Authentic Song Writing 2

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

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Authentic Song Writing 1

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

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Stimulus for Song Writing

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

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Repertoire Choice

In this flute lesson the teacher begins to work on slurred articulation detail in the music.

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Spotting Patterns

In this flute lesson the student is encouraged to spot patterns in the music.

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Linking Warm Ups

In this flute lesson, the teacher uses a scale linked to the key of the piece the student will study in the main body...

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Behaviour Management

In this Djembe class lesson, the teacher offers the use of independent practice time for the class to explore solo rh...

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Introducing the Djembe

In this Year 7 djembe lesson, the teacher explores polyrhythm using Djembe drums.

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Djembe Performance

In this lesson the teacher has worked with the class in sections to devise a structured Djembe performance.

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Polyrhythm

In this year 7 lesson, the teacher explores polyrhythms through Djembe drums. Polyrhythms offer an inclusive way for ...

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Students Model BPM

In this Y7 lesson, students lead the class through performance activity linked to understanding tempi and beats per m...

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Classroom Assessment Method

This teacher's assessment model is measured in statements constructed with the beginning "I can". The approach is to ...