• Classroom Assessment Method

    This teacher's assessment model is measured in statements constructed with the beginning "I can". The approach is to ...

  • Students Model BPM

    In this Y7 lesson, students lead the class through performance activity linked to understanding tempi and beats per m...

  • Polyrhythm

    In this year 7 lesson, the teacher explores polyrhythms through Djembe drums. Polyrhythms offer an inclusive way for ...

  • 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.

  • Behaviour Management

    In this Djembe class lesson, the teacher offers the use of independent practice time for the class to explore solo rh...

  • Stimulus for Song Writing

    In this y9 lesson the teacher uses questioning and clear prompts to help scaffold and collate ideas for a composition...

  • Authentic Song Writing 1

    In this Year 9 lesson the class are working in groups to write a song from the stimulus 'Orange'.

  • Authentic Song Writing 2

    In this y9 lesson the class are working in groups to write a song from the stimulus 'Orange'.

  • Peer Learning Y9

    After working in groups, this Year 9 group return mid lesson to explain the reasoning behind their musical choices.

  • Plenary for Self-Assessment

    The plenary in this Year 9 lesson encourages the students to assess themselves in 2 clear areas.

  • 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.

  • Btec Performance Appraisal

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

  • Choir Warm Up: Me Moo Ma

    This classroom practitioner has developed a large school choir in a diverse school.

  • Choir Warm Up: Articulation

    This classroom practitioner develops the choir warm up further into articulation.

  • Action Songs

    Encouraging an extra-curricular group must involve an element of fun.

  • Building Confidence and Participation

    This classroom practitioner is in the early stages of building a school choir.

  • Choir Repertoire

    This school choir begin approaching new repertoire by learning the African words.

  • Musical Elements Starter

    This classroom practitioner uses whiteboards to recap the musical elements.

  • Focused Listening

    This classroom practitioner uses Saint Saen’s Carnival of the animals to scaffold a composition lesson.

  • Listening & The Teacher's Role

    This teacher is actively involved in the listening activity. Clear questions have been articulated before the example...

  • Technology & Composition

    This teacher utilises the capabilities of Logic for this Y8 composition lesson.

  • Assessing a Creative Process

    The current lead Ofsted HMI for Music, Robin Hammerton writes: "Firstly, pupils’ progress in creating and understandi...

  • Scaffolding Composition

    The periodic direction from the class teacher helps to scaffold this composition lesson so that the class are focused...

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