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

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

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

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

Set up and introduction establishes clear expectations and routines.

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

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

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

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

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

Vocal specialist shows how to start a vocal session.

Children are encouraged to respond to a question in contrasting voices.

Pupils play chants on instruments conducted by a pupil.

The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.

Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

Chime bars are used to perform rhythms created from food names.

Using food names, children improvise rhythms.

Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.

Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.

Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.

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

This school choir begin approaching new repertoire by learning the African words.

This classroom practitioner is in the early stages of building a school choir.

Encouraging an extra-curricular group must involve an element of fun.