Workshops and events

Jamborees

The annual Recorder events are held during the summer term. On the day there is an afternoon rehearsal, concluding with a brief concert. Hampshire primary school children get to experience playing the recorder and to participate in a large ensemble. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for pupils to take part in.

Recorder booklet

Recorders for KS1 and KS2 is published by the Hampshire Music Service. It offers tips on recorder teaching and suggestions for repertoire. Some case studies of successful recorder playing schools are also included.

This publication is available to Hampshire maintained schools in our secure area.

For further details on recorder events across the county contact the Primary Curriculum Administrator, phone 023 8065 2037

The Curriculum Team includes a vocal coordinator working across the County on specific projects to promote and to raise the profile of singing in schools.

Vocal Festivals

The Vocal Festivals are back! To follow in line with the success of the Record Festivals and the planned Ukulele Festivals. We are looking for host schools to hold the final performances, so get in touch.

Vocal workshops

These workshops are available for developing or extending your choir, and culminate in a performance opportunity. Visits will be established with the vocal coordinator to encourage targets to be set. Workshops take place during school time, with the opportunity for the teacher to meet with the coordinator after the contact with the choir. Details will be sent to schools as appropriate.

Area vocal projects

These are offered to clusters of schools and involve working with class teachers and their pupils to develop the quality of the teaching of singing. Projects culminate with a vocal festival for all participating schools to give pupils an exciting musical experience.

Vocal booklet Singing at Key Stages 1 and 2

This publication contains further information on singing technique and resources. A free copy was sent to Hampshire primary schools. If you would like to purchase replacement or additional copies phone the Hampshire Music Service on 023 8065 2037, or complete and return the curriculum documentation order form.

Vocal workshops

These workshops are available for developing or extending your choir, and culminate in a performance opportunity. Visits will be established with the vocal coordinator to encourage targets to be set. Workshops take place during school time, with the opportunity for the teacher to meet with the coordinator after the contact with the choir. Details will be sent to schools as appropriate.

Song of the week!

Each week of term you can explore a new song to use in the classroom or with your choir. Find out more about Song of the Week. For further details, contact the Primary Curriculum Administrator, phone 023 8065 2037.

World music workshops and residencies give a fresh approach to delivering Primary Curriculum. Children from YR upwards develop musical understanding and skills through ensemble playing and practical musical making. Workshops are adapted to the age and experience of the children, making every session an inclusive opportunity.

World music workshops give children the experience of playing together, promoting teamwork, as well as the personal skills of listening, following instructions and the development of bilateral co-ordination.

More about World Music options

Particular curriculum features of world music workshops include:

Foundation Stage

Recognise and explore how sounds can be changed
Recognise repeated sounds and sound patterns
Be confident to try new activities, initiate ideas
Work as part of a group / class, taking turns and sharing fairly

Key Stage 1

Duration: distinguish between rhythm and beat
Demonstrate accuracy and control of technique
Perform simple patterns and accompaniments keeping to a steady pulse
Follow hand and eye signals to direct and lead
Improve their own work
Rehearse and perform individually, in pairs, small groups and as a class
Explore and enjoy how sounds can be made, changed and used to create musical patterns

Key Stage 2

Duration: consolidate understanding of metre

Year 3 and 4

Maintain rhythmic and melodic ostinati as an accompaniment in 2, 3 and 4 metre
Make improvements to their work, whether individual, in pairs, in groups or as a whole class, commenting on the intended effect
Improvise longer repeated patterns, building a repertoire of patterns and sequences
Combine layers of sound with awareness of the combined effect

Year 5 and 6

Use instruments with confidence in the classroom and a wide range of untuned and tuned percussion with knowledge of correct technique
Maintain ostinati patterns and sequences in all metres
Maintain own part with awareness of how the different parts fit together
Improvise melodic and rhythmic phrases as part of a group performance