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Primary & Secondary

Free and low cost resources for music in schools

 

 

Listen up! music appraising tools for use with KS2 & 3 pupils, from Welsh Government (Oct 2014) with five for primary schools and five for secondary schools: article from the Guardian (2014)

 

Free folk resources from the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS)

EFDSS education resource bank for English traditional folk song, music, dance, drama and other arts. Includes beginners guides, downloadable packs, audio and video, and jargon buster. Suitable for formal and informal settings from schools (including special schools) to community choirs.

 

 An approach to teaching and learning based on the real-world practices of popular and community musicians, making it relevant and engaging for young people. Musical Futures provides training, resources and an international community of practice for teachers to help them provide accessible music-making in their schools. Includes transition resources.

 

 Free music technology resources on the Youth Music Network: from music technology specialist Simon Glenister's blog

 

UK Ed Chat - music subject special, December 2013

Lots of useful information, resources, links, and conversations between music teachers in this subject special, December2013. Clickon the image below or visit UK Ed Chat - music subject special

 

Music Education Games on Pinterest

If you don't already use Pinterest, it's worth checking out - there are lots of resources for music educators. Here's just one - click on the image below or go to the Pinterest Music Education Games board

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