Primary | #CanDoMusic https://candomusic.org A campaign to support and signpost school teachers to practical resources so children and teachers can do music in school. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:00:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Jazz North launches new initiative to encourage improvisation in schools https://candomusic.org/resource/jazz-north-launches-new-initiative-to-encourage-improvisation-in-schools Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:58:59 +0000 https://candomusic.org/?post_type=resource&p=443 “For too many people working in music education jazz can be a bit of a scary word and I want to try and change that perception. I encourage all educators to view improvisation as a valuable musicianship skill rather than being exclusive to jazz.” Helena Summerfield, Jazz North

 

]]> BBC Musical Storyland https://candomusic.org/resource/bbc-musical-storyland Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:08:47 +0000 https://candomusic.org/?post_type=resource&p=436 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.

The BBC have designed Musical Storyland especially for non-specialist teachers delivering music in the classroom. Musical Storyland is suitable for any age, created to meet EYFS and KS1 music curriculum learning objectives.

The films and accompanying Teacher Notes can also be used to target objectives from the Key Stage 1 English curriculum, particularly relating to Spoken language, Reading and Writing.

The resource includes films, story synopsis, vocabulary and introduces a range of instruments.

Stories include:

  • The Three Billy Goats Gruff
  • Jack and the Beanstalk
  • Ananse and the Monkeys
  • The Great Race
  • The Little Fir Tree
  • Hare and Tortoise
  • The Enormous Turnip
  • The Stone Cutter
  • The Baobab Tree
  • The Three Little Pigs
]]> MUSIC: A GUIDE FOR GOVERNING BOARDS https://candomusic.org/resource/music-a-guide-for-governing-boards Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:19 +0000 https://candomusic.org/?post_type=resource&p=383

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]]> Advocating for music in schools https://candomusic.org/resource/advocating-for-music-in-schools Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:16:29 +0000 https://candomusic.org/?post_type=resource&p=382 In this free webinar, ISM Research Associate Dr Jodie Underhill and music educator Jenetta Hurst share their advice to help music teachers make the case for music in their schools and communities.

]]> Primary Singing Toolkit https://candomusic.org/resource/primary-singing-toolkit Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:15:26 +0000 https://candomusic.org/?post_type=resource&p=381 This free digital resource for primary music teachers from the ISM Trust and Voices Foundation aims to empower you to share the joy of singing with your students. Discover inspirational and practical singing strategies to enhance your music curriculum.

]]> Ralph Vaughan Williams RVW150 Anniversary Resources for Music Teachers https://candomusic.org/resource/ralph-vaughan-williams-rvw150-anniversary-resources-for-music-teachers Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:55 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/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 our Annual Conference in May and continuing to the start of the academic year, completely free of charge to all schools and organisations running education projects.

]]> Royal Opera House’s Create & Sing programme https://candomusic.org/resource/royal-opera-houses-create-sing-programme Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:55 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/royal-opera-houses-create-sing-programme/ The Royal Opera House’s Create & Sing programme provides: a creative learning resource, created with teachers, providing songs for pupils in primary schools across England.
classroom-based and digital activities, with strong curriculum links, to give better understanding of singing and opera for pupils, unlocking their imagination and creativity.
teacher training, classroom films, lesson plans and resources to use in ways that suit the needs of the teachers and their students. Teachers do not need any previous knowledge of opera in order to take part.

]]> Practical Progression film series https://candomusic.org/resource/practical-progression-film-series Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/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 https://candomusic.org/resource/tido-music-app-access-trinitys-singing-repertoire-2018-2021 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/tido-music-app-access-trinitys-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.

]]> Twinkl Tunes: Virtual Piano Game https://candomusic.org/resource/twinkl-tunes-virtual-piano-game Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/twinkl-tunes-virtual-piano-game/ Interactive piano game enabling teaching basic piano skills on a virtual piano.

]]> Voices Foundation Virtual Singing Assemblies https://candomusic.org/resource/voices-foundation-virtual-singing-assemblies Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/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.

]]> Building an ensemble video https://candomusic.org/resource/building-an-ensemble-video Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/building-an-ensemble-video/ Robert Thompson, Teacher of Music and Music Technology at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form, Warwickshire, reports on how the department pulled together to make a viral video.

]]> Free Youtube workshops https://candomusic.org/resource/free-youtube-workshops Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/free-youtube-workshops/ 45-workshop videos with online quizzes covering many different world-music styles.

]]> Setting Up A Virtual Choir https://candomusic.org/resource/setting-up-a-virtual-choir Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/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. https://candomusic.org/resource/instrument-maintenance-guidestutorials-and-guides-to-help-pupils-parents-and-carers-with-instrument-maintenance-guides Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:16:53 +0000 https://cando.samcockrill.co.uk/resource/instrument-maintenance-guidestutorials-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.

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