The Ace in the pack How singing can ‘ unstick ’ your curriculum

1. The Ace in the packHow singing can ‘unstick’ your curriculum Bristol Music Educators Festival 2010 Wednesday 3rd February Pippa Reveley

2. Session Plan • 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

4. Key aims of music ...

5. Brain Breaks • 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)

8. PSHE – Getting on and falling out • 123 • 12345 • 12 • 123456 • 12345678 • 1 • 1234 3526814

9. Your ideas...

10. Context and Relevance • 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!

11. Some do’sand don’ts 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

12. CD’s Sing up resources Books Staff Each other BSMS/Sing up!/BAMS Children!

13. Now you try ...

14. Thank you! Any questions?