Video library

4:37

Y5 introduction emphasising reading music

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

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.

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.

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.

1:84

Vocal Starters. Loosen up and begin.

Vocal specialist shows how to start a vocal session.

1:41

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.

4:8

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'

Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...

1:36

Vocal Starters. 'Have you brought' commentary

Vocal specialist explains the rationale behind 'Have you brought your voice?

5:29

Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?

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

3:36

Peter & The Wolf. Instruments use

Linking instruments and characters.

4:14

Engaging Boys in Singing

These Whole Class Instrumental Teachers have brought all three year groups to the hall for a larger singing lesson.

2:63

WCIT and the Curriculum

Whole class teaching, when taught well, includes a variety of activity and opportunity to develop and discover musica...