Performance
44 videos
Djembe Performance
In this lesson the teacher has worked with the class in sections to devise a structured Djembe performance.
Introducing the Djembe
In this Year 7 djembe lesson, the teacher explores polyrhythm using Djembe drums.
Preparation for Performance Btec
In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students rehearse for their upcoming performance assessment.
Feedback During Rehearsal
In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students receive feedback and direction from their teacher.
Aural and Notation
The musical learning in this example explores a mix of aural and notation based strategies to ensure every child can ...
Choice and Musicality
In this lesson the teacher offers the children a opportunity to suggest their own musical interpretation for performa...
Creative Singing
Singing in whole class teaching offers everyone the chance to engage in the lesson.
Why Perform?
This teacher articulates the benefits of performance and the impact they have on young performers.
Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters
Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.
Performance concentrating on rhythm
Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.
Music and the Wider Community
This experienced Headteacher outlines a view on performances in the primary school.
Peter & The Wolf. Creating Characters
Inspired by the music, children create chants for each character.
Supporting School Performances
This teacher discusses the value of having a visiting team of peripatetic teachers. The support for school performanc...
Performance for Learning
In this short video, the group perform part of Corelli's "La Folia" to begin the lesson.
Cultivating Extracurricular Music
This student recounts her experience in participating in the extracurricular offer at the school.
Peter & The Wolf. Performing chants.
Children, conducted by the teacher, perform chants as a whole class.
Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?
Children are encouraged to respond to a question in contrasting voices.
Vocal Starters. 'Have you brought' commentary
Vocal specialist explains the rationale behind 'Have you brought your voice?
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song
Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.
Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.
Peter & The Wolf. Planning
The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'
Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'
Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.
Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'
Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...
A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters
Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.
Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.
Y4 whole class brass, exploring different dynamics
Playing 'piano' and 'forte'. Crescendo is played too.
Y4 whole class brass develop their performance ...
Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.
Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary
Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.
Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.
A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices
Behaviour Management
In this Djembe class lesson, the teacher offers the use of independent practice time for the class to explore solo rh...
Authentic Rehearsal
This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.