Video library

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Advice for NQT

This experienced teacher discusses her approach to communication with peripatetic staff in a busy department and offe...

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Connecting Physically with Singing

In this Y8 classroom music lesson the teacher takes the class through a series of vocal warm up activities which conn...

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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...

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Simultaneous Learning

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

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Restriction for Freedom

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

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Peer Assessment

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

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RH Flute Thumb Position

Correct instrument hold is crucial to develop in all instrumental lessons.

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Developing Breathing Creatively

In this group flute lesson, the teacher uses a prop to develop the breathing.

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Rhythmic Variation

In this group flute lesson, the girls explore some rhythmic variation to their piece.

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Tonguing Technique

In this individual saxophone lesson, the teacher encourages the correct technique for articulation on the saxophone.

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Scales and Tuning

Scale practice is an important way to develop technique and tuning.

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Strategy for Scale Practice

Modern instrumental lessons provide limited capacity to hear, revise and monitor scale practice.

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The Saxophone Embouchure

In this short clip, the student exhibits a good saxophone embouchure - flattening the bottom lip, teeth on top, with ...

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Musical Elements Starter 2

Before this composition lesson begins, the class are focused on a starter activity linking musical elements to defini...

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Questioning for Creativity

In this Y7 composition lesson, the pupils are encouraged to model approaches to the music elements.

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Listening & Feedback 1

Listening to student compositions is, in itself, a critical skill for teachers to develop.

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Listening & Feedback 2

Listening to student compositions is, in itself, a critical skill for teachers to develop.

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Differentiation by Outcome

Composition and creativity can lead to varying outcomes within the same task.

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A Broad and Balanced Curriculum

An experienced Headteacher in a faith school discusses the facilitating conditions necessary to embed excellent music...

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SMSC and Ofsted

An experienced Headteacher in a large faith school discusses the SMSC outcomes through a wider curriculum inclusive o...

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Music and the Wider Community

This experienced Headteacher outlines a view on performances in the primary school.

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Capacity Building

This Head of Music discusses her experience working with the local music service to build capacity in the department.

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Formative Assessment

This Head of Music discusses her approach to formative assessment in Music. Pupil self-assessment and the use of iPad...

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Music and the Islamic Faith

This Head of Music discusses her experiences working in a large secondary school.

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Music in a Multi Faith School

This Head of Music discusses how music has been used to develop the whole school ethos.