Term 1 ‘Menu Song’
This unit is based around a fun, cumulative song with off-beat rhythms that presents a series of tasty dishes over the course of a week. The activities lead up to the creation of a theatrical group performance using kitchen-themed props. In addition, children practise their skills in listening, keeping a steady beat, and developing a sense of pitch by echo singing a leader.
Term 2 ‘Colonel Hathi’s March’
This unit is based around the piece ‘Colonel Hathi’s march’ from The Jungle Book. Pupils will explore moving and counting in time to march music, composing their own marching music, listening to contrasting low and high instruments typically found in a marching band, as well as responding to music through movement.
‘Magical Musical Aquarium’
Experiencing music through practical and active learning helps children get inside the music – in this case, ‘Aquarium’ from The carnival of the animals by Camille Saint-Saëns. Work your way through a range of activities, including responding to music through moving, exploring the sound of instruments, listening and singing, and of course composing your own musical aquarium.
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