Bristol Music Educators Festival 2010 Wednesday 3rd February

Pippa Reveley

What benefits do music and singing bring to the curriculum?

Some ideas for using singing to enhance teaching in all subjects

YOUR ideas for incorporating music in lessons How to compose a relevant song to aid

teaching

Spoken voice – boom chicka boom, rock you, AEIOU (alters dynamics, style, speed)

Singing voice – ABC, Shalom, Sin je (simple, few words, focus on pitch, tone and togetherness)

Body position – midline, screw up and release, up and down (body control/position)

Breathing – count, blow, pant, control, hold (oxygen, control of breathing and focus)

Bodies – stretch, do as I do, Bonnie, rhythm (blood flow, oxygen, enjoyment and focus)

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It has to mean something to the children Should link to a theme, topic or concept Different languages or cultures Go with pupil music interests Suitable for age group and skills Various genres and styles Use as a tool to deliver your other

curriculum aims, not focus on music skills Catchy, yet simple!

Dread it Not prepare Start teaching singing Too repetitive Too much at once Do it for too long Do it all alone Doubt yourself Mix up your objectives

Enjoy it Include pupil ideas Have fun Take risks One step at a time Keep learning as

the focus Involve LSAs etc Use as a regular

teaching tool

Now you try ...