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Listen to four performances of Carol of the Bells and match statements to describe the music. Full explanation on my youtube channel.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion parts.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion, B flat and TAB parts. These are the backing tracks used on my YouTube video.

This is a pdf of the instrumental parts for my piece Dancing Giraffes. It was written with tuned percussion in mind, but could also be played on ukulele, recorders and other C instruments. One low note (B in part 2) needs replacing with a D if it is too low for your instrument.

Explore Chrome Music Lab with this scavenger hunt. It helps pupils explore the different sound experiments with a focus! Suitable for KS2. Usually takes 1 hour.

A lively, fun piece for first ensemble based on an old Russian folksong (also used for the Tetris game). The piece is scored for: C instruments (4 parts) Bb instruments (4 parts) Eb instruments (2 parts) TAB guitar and TAB ukulele (2 parts) Alto clef (2 parts) Bass clef (2 parts) untuned percussion If there’s an extra part that you need, please get in touch via email: rhymeswithcurrant@gmail.com

A piece for players who have mastered the notes B A and G. It combines an original song with the traditional carols: Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells. This is the sheet music, on a stave with note names.

These are pdfs to go with my Lunar New Year Song. They include: the melody line with lyrics to verse 1 and chorus the melody line with lyrics to verse 1 and chorus plus guitar chords the melody without lyrics, with note names above the stave

A pdf of the parts to accompany the piece ‘Kalyango’ for whole class tuned percussion.

An mp3 to accompany the piece ‘Christmas in the BAG’ . This is a piece for players who have mastered the notes B A and G. It combines an original song with the traditional carols: Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells.

Parts for my jazzy ensemble piece called Drip Drop Jam. The following parts are included: C, easy C (beginner flute/ violin) B flat (below break for clarinet) , E flat, TAB and bass clef. There is also mp3 of the backing track included. This piece starts off with improvised body percussion using the speech rhythms for words associated with water. There is then a jazzy melody interspersed with improvisation sections. A full performance can be heard on my YouTube channel.

Develop a classroom ensemble piece based on the song ‘Engine engine’ by adding a bass part, melody and two ostinato patterns. This music sheet is to support performing and improvising as shown on my YouTube channel.

Instrumental parts to play Alan Walker’s The Spectre

A worksheet to compare five different version of the carol ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ Working in pairs, colour the trees in different colours. Then listen to the different versions and find statements that describe the music. Colour the baubles to match the tree.

These are the parts that are on my Korobeiniki Challenge video on YouTube. The music is in staff and Ukulele TAB notation. I find it useful to have pdfs printed out to support different playing abilities within the group.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion parts.

These is a paired/group activity that follows on from my You Tube video: Sing it, sign it, tap it, play it! do-re-mi songs Cut out the ‘building blocks’ and choose four to make up your melody. Try different ideas. Which blocks work well as the opening? Which makes your melody sound finished? When you’re happy with it, stick the four building blocks down. Can you write out your melody on a stave?

To be used alongside the BBC Ten Pieces film and resources. Watch the Art Ninja video to give the children the idea of responding to music through art. Using the template (with markers to signpost the way!) draw and annotate how you wish- instruments, sounds, moods, techniques, storylines etc.

Load up the different versions on YouTube. Give each pair a sheet and four different colours. Talk through any new vocabulary. Colour each basket in a different colour. Find three cockles/mussels with statements that describe the music and colour them to match the basket. Enjoy!