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Learning brass instruments in KS2.
Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.
Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.
A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices
Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary
Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'
Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'
Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.
Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?
Children are encouraged to respond to a question in contrasting voices.
Peter & The Wolf. Planning
The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.
Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters
Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.
Performing rhythmic motifs: next steps
The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.
Performance concentrating on rhythm
Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.
Listen & Appraise Starter Develops
Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.
Listen & Appraise Starter
Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.
Wider Opportunities, WCIT, WCET or First Access?
This Head of Service offers a view on whole class teaching for schools defined as "Teaching music through the conduit...
10 Top Tips for Whole Class Teaching
This Head of Service offers some advice for teachers working with whole classes.
Developing Breathing Creatively
In this group flute lesson, the teacher uses a prop to develop the breathing.