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June 21, 2011

Musical Stones - SoundWave

For thousands of years, people have known that some rocks make a clear, ringing sound when they are struck. Examples of 'musical' rocks can be found in Ringing Rocks Park in Pennsylvania, and the Bell Rock range in Australia.

But making musical instruments out of stone is not easy. Likely pieces of stone have to be tested to be sure the sounds they make will be just right. Then these have to be very carefully shaped and chipped away at, until each produces exactly the right note.

Musical stones are found in different parts of the world, including China, Korea and Vietnam. .

Over two hundred years ago, six remarkable musical stones were discovered near Keswick. Over the next two centuries, other sets of musical stones have been made and played by Cumbrians.

Music made from stones is said to sound like birdsong and streams, harmonising perfectly with the local landscape. Performers and composers continue to explore these remarkable instruments to create a music that truly reflects the hills and valleys of the Lake District.

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October 12, 2010

Willow Pattern - Revised - Limited Free Access

In this unit, pupils build on, and apply, their knowledge of the pentatonic scale in Chinese music. They use the pentatonic scale and a range of other devices from traditional Chinese music to make up simple songs, melodies and accompaniments for their own Children work together to plan and put on a music theatre performance influenced by ideas and traditions of Chinese story and Opera.

uses: midi | compose world junior | pdf

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September 11, 2010

The Wreck of The Titanic

David Bedford's The Wreck of the Titanic was jointly commissioned by Lancashire,Cumbria and Liverpool music services, and received its Lancashire premiere at Preston's Guildhall. The Lancashire premiere of The Wreck of the Titanic took place at Preston's Guildhall in July, and involved over 400 children and young people.

Throughout 2011 and 2012, a wide range of Titanic events for schools involving museums, libraries, actors, musicians and Titanic experts will take place across Cumbria and Lancashire.

For further details for how to get involved visit The Wreck of The Titanic website.

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June 3, 2009

Sing Cumbria - Website Now Live

Why not get a taste for singing via the Sing Cumbria website.... explore the website here.

Sing Cumbria is inspired by the Music Manifesto's National Singing Programme. It's a programme to make sure that singing is at the heart of every primary school child's life. We believe that singing has power to change lives and help to build stronger communities.

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May 11, 2009

Whistle Up Units 1 and 2 - Free Access

Whistle Up! is a musical initiative for primary schools by The SAGE Gateshead and www.tuned-in.org . It supports the Wider Opportunities initiative at KS2, and aims to develop children's confidence, competence and enthusiasm through performing together as members of a folk ensemble.

In the introductory unit, Northumbrian whistle player Joey Oliver introduces children and their teachers to the fun of playing tin whistle. Joey plays whistle and oboe with 422, winners of the 1999 Radio 2 Young Folk award.

In this introductory unit, children learn:

* About the whistle and other woodwind instruments
* How to hold the whistle
* Correct positioning of fingers
* To work towards playing with a balanced and relaxed posture
* To produce a clear note with a pleasing tone quality
* To control their breathing

In the follow-up unit, Joey Oliver introduces children and their teachers to playing Mary Had a Little Lamb.

Children:

* Learn new notes A and G
* Play a copycat game
* Learn how to make a "T" sound
* Learn how to play a Rondo
* Learn new notes F sharp, E and D

Whistle Up Unit 1 (FREE)
Whistle Up Unit 2 (FREE)

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Fab course on Tuesday - really loved the drumming - great resource - thanks for an amazing day!
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Thanks Helen - the drumming's good fun isn't it!
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