Term 3: Grandma Rap
This unit explores beat and rhythm work using crotchets and quavers. Beginning with on-the-spot actions, followed by stepping the durations, stick notation is introduced and pupils go on to create their own 4-beat patterns, which they will loop creating an accompaniment to perform the rap to. This unit also contains the second of three progression snapshots that will be returned to and developed in Term 3 to collect evidence of pupils’ progress.
Term 4: Orawa
Orawa (pronounced ‘Arva’) describes a huge river. As pupils listen to the music, they will imagine the journey of the river through Europe, and make decisions about the scenery and events it passes on its way. They will make a huge piece of art based on the river’s journey and then, borrowing ideas from the composer, invent new music using vocal chants and body percussion.
Trains
This unit is all about modes of transport and specifically train travel. Children will begin by listening and analysing four great pieces of music, each one describing a different vehicle. Then they will discover how composers use volume, speed, and rhythm in their music. Finally, they will create their own transport-inspired pieces.
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