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EYFS

BBC Musical Storyland

Journey through Musical Storyland, where children’s favourite fairy tales and traditional folktales are re-imagined with magical music performed by musicians of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

MUSIC: A GUIDE FOR GOVERNING BOARDS

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Ralph Vaughan Williams RVW150 Anniversary Resources for Music Teachers

A new programme, initiated and supported by’Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust’and produced by the’Music Teachers’ Association, has been set up to’provide resources for the teaching of various aspects of RVW’s work, from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 5.’We are beginning the release of these materials to coincide with

Online conducting and ensemble leadership course modules

Online training course designed to develop skills in effectively leading an inclusive music ensemble. The course is aimed at music teachers, ensemble leaders and aspiring conductors working in inclusive music-making settings. The first module is free.

Play Trumpet with Kay

Video for beginners to sing or play along with on trumpet or clarinet using C D E F, aimed at beginners who can play a few notes and those without an instrument who can sing along or play percussion on pots and pans from the kitchen.

Practical Progression film series

A film series made by music leaders and intended for music leaders from any setting as part of a peer-led professional development programme also called Practical Progression and aim to build on music leaders’ existing tool kit, whatever setting they are working in.

Tido Music app ‘ Access Trinity’s Singing repertoire 2018-2021

An app containing all of the songs in the Trinity exam syllabus for Singing, enabling access to the sheet music, piano accompaniments and pronunciation guides.

Voices Foundation Virtual Singing Assemblies

A collection of uplifting singing videos for primary teachers and pupils. In addition to these free assemblies, VF has launched #VFIntoMusic & #VFIntoChoral- videos that dive deeper into process of creating effective music lessons/rehearsals.

Setting Up A Virtual Choir

A free download exploring what’s required for setting up your own virtual choir.

Instrument Maintenance Guides’Tutorials and guides to help pupils, parents and carers with instrument maintenance guides.

Tutorials and guides to help pupils, parents and carers with instrument maintenance guides.

Remote teaching: Software basics

How to offer instrumental or vocal lessons online.

Bring the Noise

Series of educational resources, from films to songs to lesson plans a digital interactive tool.

Home and School Online Resources

A wide range of home learning resources covering EYFS and Primary Teachers and Pupils, Secondary Teachers and Pupils, Parents and general Music Education Resources.

Composing Music at Home (Children)

Set of composing activities for young people without access to a musical instrument. Inspirations include superheroes, nature, the zodiac, maps, lockdown, graphic scores and found objects. KS1 or 2.

Technology in Music Education

Resources for teachers interested in music technology, including blogs, podcasts, news, videos and tutorials.