Class radio station

Boomwhackers

I have recently discovered boomwhackers!

There was a dusty set lurking at the back of our music cupboard that I have never seen anyone use. Some fellow tweeters gave me advice & a quick google was enough to give me some ideas for the classroom. I am now a fan. Had a brilliant response from all the classes that used them. Year 3 and 4 loved it and managed to play some recognisable tunes. Also every member of staff that came in the staffroom couldn't resist having a turn too. Smiles all round

Have now ordered another couple of sets. Click here for a look at their website . I plan to post some videos of my classes using them in September.

Yr 6 leavers song

Music for The Tempest

Below are some resources I found to help colleagues who are preparing a student production of The Tempest

Creating music for The Tempest

Yr 5 have been having a go at creating some music and sound effects for their end of term production "The Tempest". Here are some of the first attempts.

Rainforest soundscapes

Musical quotes for classroom

I am searching around for some quotes to display in a music room. This is what I have found so far.

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Red Auerbach

Where words fail, music speaks
Hans Christian Anderson

Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's a really stupid thing to do
Elvis Costello

Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and instead of bleeding he sings
Ed Gardner

Ah Music. A magic beyond all we do here.

JK Rowling

Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing

John Erskine

It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by.

Billy Joel

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent

Victor Hugo.

Still looking for more so if you have any please share by leaving as a comment below. think I might talk to the very talented Mrs Brimblecombe to see if she has any good ideas about how to create some artwork around them.