Tuned-Intag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2011://12011-06-22T07:07:24ZMovable Type 4.24-enMusical Stones - SoundWavetag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2010://1.1272011-06-21T13:38:45Z2011-06-22T07:07:24Z 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....
GO TO UNIT
]]>
Willow Pattern - Revised - Limited Free Accesstag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2005://1.222010-10-12T08:15:12Z2010-11-12T15:07:01Z 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...
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
[focus and coverage]
GO TO UNIT]]>
The Wreck of The Titanictag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2010://1.1262010-09-11T12:58:50Z2010-11-12T14:02:41ZDavid 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,...
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.]]>
Sing Cumbria - Website Now Livetag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2009://1.1052009-06-03T08:24:29Z2009-06-03T18:33:56Z 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...
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.]]>
Whistle Up Units 1 and 2 - Free Accesstag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2008://1.962009-05-11T15:37:59Z2009-05-12T11:26:59ZWhistle 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...
Whistle Up Unit 1 (FREE)
Whistle Up Unit 2 (FREE)]]>
Safiya and The Elephant - Revised Unittag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2005://1.192008-06-03T08:08:05Z2008-09-09T15:29:59Z 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...
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.
uses: Photostory
GO TO UNIT ]]>
Carnival of the Animals -Schools' Concert - Lancashire Sinfoniettatag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2008://1.852008-01-27T10:17:22Z2008-01-27T10:26:55ZPreston 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)...
Box Office: 01772 258858
Download Concert Flyer/Poster (PDF:433KB)
]]>
New Year...New Looktag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2008://1.722008-01-06T11:06:43Z2008-01-06T11:09:43ZWe'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...
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
Happy Christmastag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.712007-12-18T11:04:50Z2008-01-06T11:06:17ZWe'd like to wish all our subscribers, friends and visitors a Happy Christmas. Enjoy!...
We'd like to wish all our subscribers, friends and visitors a Happy Christmas. Enjoy!
Hello....tag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.682007-06-27T22:13:27Z2007-09-06T14:27:20ZWelcome to new subscriber.... Darfield Valley Primary School, Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley...
Welcome to new subscriber....
Darfield Valley Primary School, Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley
Another Welcome....tag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.672007-04-30T21:35:21Z2007-09-06T14:27:20ZNew subscribers this week: Redlands Primary School, Worksop, Notts and Princess Road Junior School, Seaham Co Durham A big welcome from us to you.......
New subscribers this week:
Redlands Primary School, Worksop, Notts
and
Princess Road Junior School, Seaham Co Durham
A big welcome from us to you....
New Subscribers - Welcometag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.662007-04-23T18:50:46Z2007-09-06T14:27:20ZA big welcome to Bramcote C of E Primary School and to Ravenshead C of E Primary School in Nottinghamshire. We hope you enjoy using Tuned-in. Just email us if you have any questions....
A big welcome to Bramcote C of E Primary School and to Ravenshead C of E Primary School in Nottinghamshire. We hope you enjoy using Tuned-in. Just email us if you have any questions.
Connecting You - New Sample Unittag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.652007-02-12T16:33:36Z2008-01-05T11:31:11ZThis unit of work explores a range of opportunities for introducing and exploring music technology at KS2 It links with the ICreaTe project taking place in Lancashire schools. ICreaTe will address cross phase issues, and develop creative learning, both in...
ICreaTe project taking place in Lancashire schools. ICreaTe will address cross phase issues, and develop creative learning, both in music and across the wider curriculum. It signals new possibilities for participation in music beyond the classroom, and provides on line and face to face training for primary and secondary colleagues.
This unit uses: Sony Acid Xpress, Rhythm Maker, Compose World, Windows Media Recorder and VanBasco Karaoke.
GO TO UNIT]]>
West African Drumbeats CD ROMtag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.642007-01-22T17:47:13Z2008-02-28T12:05:22ZWest African Drumbeats Available now Price: £150 including the CD-rom resource and Rhythm Maker Optional visit from Zozo or Sam: £110 per half day session. Developed with Zozo Shuaibu, and performed by Zozo and acclaimed Sierra Leone musician, Sam Maitland...
West African Drumbeats Available now
Price: £150 including the CD-rom resource and Rhythm Maker
Optional visit from Zozo or Sam: £110 per half day session.
Developed with Zozo Shuaibu, and performed by Zozo and acclaimed Sierra Leone musician, Sam Maitland .....
In this year’s programme children learn to
- play djembe and other percussion within a drumming group;
- sing a range of West African and Caribbean songs;
- memorise and perform musical patterns through African and Caribbean drum languages;
- compose and perform accompaniments for African dances and songs;
- use software to develop and notate their own compositions;
- create and perform music as an integral part of African storytelling.
]]>
And what did the teachers say?
(comments from the pilot schools)
Teachers suddenly found that music was not beyond their capabilites. The ICT level made them feel comfortable and relaxed in a way that traditional music opportunities do not.
The project has left us wanting more – more drumming, more music and more of the wonderful ideas provided by this sort of project!
The pace was excellent, as teachers could develop the lesson, making sections shorter or longer as was necessary.
Everything ‘slotted’ together so easily.
The lesson plans are straightforward and deliverable and the video clips and resources on the smart board are excellent.
The drumming project was a great success and we got so much out of it. I will certainly be drumming with my new class!
Ability and age range
Suitable for all my KS2 children, easy to adapt to different ages and abilities. Every single child in the class looked forward to and benefited from the drumming sessions. It suited all different needs and abilities. The boys were engaged at all times.
Catered extremely well for auditory, kinaesthetic and visual learners. Children who did not participate in music previously have been fully involved
Special needs children were not handicapped in any way and reflected complete enjoyment.
The approach was genuinely inclusive!
Curriculum and other links
This was certainly a ‘wider opportunity’!
The learning opportunities provided have widened our scope for delivery and allowed us to develop a whole range of new learning possibilities. We have linked it into the music, geography and literacy to very good effects.
The sessions provided us with the opportunity to look at different parts of the world, discuss the language in the songs and talk about different cultures.
Stories, songs and rhythms opened up rich cross curricular possibilities
There is a real enthusiasm for sustaining drumming, to include involvement with musical providers in the community.
The collaboration we had with other schools was enough to inspire us to make permanent links.
E-learning in music and dance
Cumbria Music Service works with exceptional performing artists to promote exciting opportunities in music and dance. We believe there is no substitute
for contact with inspirational performers.
Our unique programmes connect workshop visits to schools with carefully planned e-learning, ensuring real progression and continuity.
Why e-learning?
Performances and workshops from creative practitioners can really inspire, leaving children and their teachers wanting more.
We wanted to develop a way that teachers could build effectively on these rich experiences.
The African Drumming package is the first in a series of performance and resource packages.
Each programme follows a similar format. Workshop sessions with performing musicians in your school connect with our extensive CD-rom based materials,
introduced by the artists themselves.
Carefully developed video and audio examples present ongoing musical challenges, while consolidating and building on existing learning. These are reinforced with practice materials and relevant ICT applications.
Through these innovative resources, artists accompany children throughout their musical journey.
Programmes provide work for between a term and a full year’s work based on the theme and concludes with a live performance by the children. The programme can be delivered in a single school or with a number of schools working together and staging a joint final performance..]]>
Contact Ustag:www.tuned-in.org.uk,2007://1.702007-01-05T20:09:42Z2011-04-26T10:53:05Ztuned-in Subscriptions and Support Learning Support Service St Michael's Centre Workington Cumbria CA14 2UY Tel: 01900 706087 Fax: 01900 706092 E: info@tuned-in.org Content Developer Kevin Hamel Website Peter Bolger | ictGateshead.org...
tuned-in Subscriptions and Support
Learning Support Service
St Michael's Centre
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 2UY
Tel: 01900 706087
Fax: 01900 706092
E: info@tuned-in.org
Content Developer
Kevin Hamel
Website
Peter Bolger | ictGateshead.org]]>