Video library

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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.

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.

6:45

EYFS: Finding the pulse

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

13:66

Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' complete song.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

9:01

Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'

Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.

5:9

Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'

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

4:8

Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'

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

5:29

Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?

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

1:12

Peter & The Wolf. Planning

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

4:61

Peter & The Wolf. Performing chants.

Children, conducted by the teacher, perform chants as a whole class.

4:22

Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters

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

2:78

Peter & The Wolf. Creating Characters

Inspired by the music, children create chants for each character.

1:05

Performing rhythmic motifs: a reflection

A teacher reflects on embedding rhythm and pulse.

5:1

Performing rhythmic motifs

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

2:95

Generating rhythmic motifs

Using food names, children improvise rhythms.

3:68

Performance concentrating on rhythm

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

1:33

Authentic Rehearsal

This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.

2:03

Peer Assessment 2

This teacher comments on the usefulness of peer feedback.

0:6

Supporting School Performances

This teacher discusses the value of having a visiting team of peripatetic teachers. The support for school performanc...

1:01

Project Based Curriculum

This teacher discusses the schools approach to music and enterprise.

4:52

Btec Performance Appraisal

Btec students are given an opportunity to reflect on their performance.