Category: Curriculum

The learning in this unit is focused around one song: Happy, a Pop song by Pharrell Williams. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

This unit of work builds on previous learning. The learning is focused around two tunes and improvising: Bacharach Anorak and Meet The Blues.

The learning is focused around the song from Benjamin Britten’s Friday Afternoons: A New Year Carol. Other learning within the unit gives pupils the opportunity to research Benjamin Britten’s life and to listen to many of his other works through links to Fridayafternoonsmusic.co.uk .

The learning in this unit is focused around one song: You’ve Got A Friend by Carole King. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

Pupils will will explore the concept of ‘identity’. Music and Me focuses on inspirational women working in music. Pupils are invited to try out different ways of making their own music, while exploring the work of some of the most influential women in music over the last 100 years. Four British female contemporary artists are featured and interviewed in the unit; all living in the UK, expressing themselves through music and with different cultural backgrounds.

This Unit of Work consolidates the learning that has occurred during the year. All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.

The learning is focused around the song: Livin’ On A Prayer. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked. As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise other classic rock songs.

The learning is focused around two tunes and improvising: Three Note Bossa and Five Note Swing. Charanga, the publishers of our scheme, would like to acknowledge the kind support of Storyville Records and  Ian Gray in the production of the Musical School Jazz units.

The learning is focused around the song: Make You Feel My Love. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, elements of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked. As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise other Pop Ballads.

The learning is focused around the song: The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the interrelated dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc.), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

The learning in this unit is focused around one song: Dancing In The Street by Martha And The Vandellas. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

This Unit of Work consolidates the learning that has occurred during the year. All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.

As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with the well known song Mamma Mia, children will listen and appraise more ABBA hits.

This is unit of work builds on previous learning. All the learning is focused around one song: Stop! – a rap/song about bullying. Pupils will learn about the interrelated dimensions of music through games, singing and composing.

The learning is focused around the song: Lean On Me. Throughout the unit pupils will be encouraged to be active musicians.

The learning in this unit is focused around the song: Blackbird by The Beatles – a song about civil rights. The unit presents an approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

This Unit of Work consolidates the learning that has occurred during the year. All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.

The learning is focused around one song: Let Your Spirit Fly an R&B  song for children. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

This unit of work that introduces the children to the language of music. The learning is focused around exploring and developing playing skills through the glockenspiel or if pupils have previous knowledge, the recorder.

The learning is focused around one song: Three Little Birds. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, elements of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc.), singing and playing instruments are all linked. As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise other Reggae songs.

This is a song about kindness, respect, friendship, acceptance and happiness. The unit provides opportunities for pupils to, listen & appraise, improvise, compose and perform.

This is a Disco song about friendship, peace, hope and unity. The unit provides opportunities for pupils to, listen & appraise, improvise, compose and perform.

This Unit of Work consolidates the learning that has occurred during the year. All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.

The learning is focused around one song: Hands, Feet, Heart; a song written for children to celebrate and learn about South African music. . The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked. As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise different styles of South African music.

The learning is focused around one song: Ho Ho Ho – a Christmas song. Pupils will listen to & appraise other styles of music and continue to embed the interrelated dimensions of music through games, singing and playing.

I Wanna Play In A Band is a Rock song written especially for children. In this song pupils learn about singing and playing together in an ensemble.As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children listen and appraise classic Rock songs.

The learning is focused around one song: Zootime. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the interrelated dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

This unit is based on a song about being friends. The pupils will have opportunities to listen & appraise; play warm-up Games, improvise and compose tool.

This Unit of Work consolidates the learning that has occurred during the year. All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.

Hey You! is written in an Old-School Hip Hop style for children to learn about the differences between pulse, rhythm and pitch and to learn how to rap and enjoy it in its original form. As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise other Old-School Hip Hop tunes.

The learning is focused around two songs: Rhythm In The Way We Walk (Reggae style) and Banana Rap (Hip Hop style). Pupils will Listen & Appraise other styles of music and continue to embed the interrelated dimensions of music through games and singing.

In The Groove is a song that was specially written for classroom use to teach children about different styles of music. This is a very easy song to learn and has been arranged in six different styles; Blues, Baroque, Latin, Bhangra, Folk and Funk. Each week pupils will listen and learn a different style of In The Groove.

This unit of work is focused around one song: Round And Round – a Bossa-Nova Latin style. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc), singing and playing instruments are all linked.

This unit is based on a song about using your imagination. Pupils are able to listen & appraise, improvise ans compose. tool.

This Unit of Work consolidates the learning that has occurred during the year. All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.