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September 8, 2008

Whistle Up Units 1 and 2

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 (SUBSCRIBER)

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June 3, 2008

Safiya and The Elephant - Revised Unit

Lost Elephant

The story of Safiya and the Elephant came about from work with children in a Cumbria school. Pupils in the school had listened to African stories, explored techniques in African art and had taken part in a workshop on West African drumming. Children at KS1 had explored African riddles, composing and sharing their own with friends. Reception children had listened to an African lullabies, and developed language to contribute to a lullaby.

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January 27, 2008

Carnival of the Animals -Schools' Concert - Lancashire Sinfonietta

Preston Guild Hall
Monday March 17th 2008
1.30pm

Join in the carnival celebrations at this unmissable interactive schools concert.

Tickets: £5.00 - Teachers (free)
Box Office: 01772 258858

Download Concert Flyer/Poster (PDF:433KB)

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January 6, 2008

New Year...New Look

We've rung out the old and rung in the new....
We hope you like our new look website to welcome you back to school.
Coming up at the end of this month is the launch of our exciting new CD ROM - Le Carnaval des Animaux. We're finalising the disk as we speak. For more information and pricing please call us on 01900 325088 or email info@tuned-in.org

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December 18, 2007

Happy Christmas

We'd like to wish all our subscribers, friends and visitors a Happy Christmas. Enjoy!

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Just wondering if there was going to be a topic on samba.
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Hi, Liz We are looking to make the move as a family to Cumbria. Currently Andrew, our youngest, is
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Thanks for a brilliant course last Monday at the Gateshead CLC. The inspiration is still lasting!! C
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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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Thankyou for such an enjoyable and useful course, I really enjoyed the practical activities, especia
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