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Classroom Support from Wigan Music Service
Providing the
pathway for your
child’s musical
journey.
Introduction 1
CHIME - Music with EYFS 2-3
Curriculum Support for KS1 - 4 4-7
Wider Opportunities in KS 2 8
p2-3
Bespoke Theme-Based Workshops 9
KS2 Song Writing Project 10
GM Music Online 11
Classroon Instrument Hire 12 p10
Vocal Support 12
‘Let’s Sing!’ 13
10 Things Schools Should Know About Learning Music 14-15
Junk Jam! 16
GCSE Music Technology Support 17
A Tapestry of Music - Tudor Music 18
The Sound of Brazil - Brazilian Samba 19
p12
The Music of Western Africa - Hand Drumming & African Song 20
Bamboo Tamboo - Rhythms of the Caribbean 21
Let’s Play Ukulele! 22
Out Loud - Performance poetry inspired by Music 23
Rhapsody Academy of Performing Arts 24
Music in SEND Setting 25 P13
Can Do Music 26
Bands, Choirs, Orchestras & Ensembles 27
Music Centre Activities Timetable 28
Pupil Progression Model 29
p25
p20 p19
p16
How do I book a project or discuss my needs?
Any booking enquiries should be made over the phone by calling 01942 776169.
Alternatively you can contact us by email at musicserviceenquiries@wigan.gov.uk
I am delighted to present to you this latest version of I do hope you will enjoy reading through our latest
our brochure. offer of support for music in your school and that
together we can work to ensure that the best possible
Over the last twenty years, Wigan Music Service has musical experiences are on offer to our children here
grown from a small instrumental teaching agency in the Wigan borough.
working with only a few hundred children across the
borough into a fully encompassing support service for
music provision in schools. We now work with over
10,000 pupils per year and are in a position to provide
a flexible high quality support service no matter what
the level of need or indeed ambition in a school. Dave Little
Head of Wigan Music Service
Wigan Music Service is proud to deliver on the Wigan
Council Deal for Children and Young People. In
particular, we help children by:
Supporting their learning and helping them to
achieve their goals
Putting them at the heart of their community
Helping them to feel safe and secure
Encourage them to be active
Believing in them!
We believe that music makes an important
contribution to the life of every school and should be
celebrated, promoted and encouraged. It helps build
pupils’ self-esteem and self-discipline and leads to
higher standards across the curriculum.
from the
transformational power that music brings to pupils,
staff and parents alongside the wider whole school
community.
“An outstanding, high-quality music curriculum
provides well-taught, musical activities that include
pupils of all backgrounds, interests and abilities. These
experiences are not ‘one-offs’ – they are frequent and
sustained. Good music education has a core
classroom curriculum entitlement, complemented by
additional instrumental and vocal activities, and
enriched by the work of professional and community
music groups. Where it is coordinated, planned and
taught well, such a music curriculum helps pupils from
all groups to make excellent progress in their musical
understanding and in their social development,
throughout their time at school.”
Mark Phillips HMI
National Adviser for Music, Ofsted
Music making is not only good for the brain but also
the heart! Young people enjoy the pleasure of
mastering a tune or a song and the prestige and
stimulation of a first performance in front of an
audience is an adrenalin rush that is never forgotten.
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CHIME - Music with Early Years
and Foundation Stage
Creating Happy & Imaginative Musical Environments
CHIME is designed to provide a broad range of musical experiences for Nursery and Reception
children that combine singing listening and playing skills with opportunities to extend child-
initiated music-making through interactive and semi-structured play (continuous provision). In
addition, the CHIME project is tailored to match your current teaching themes and topics to
enable children to make meaningful connections across their learning.
This fun, exciting and varied programme of musical experiences is underpinned by the four
principles of the EYFS curriculum framework. It enables young children to develop musical
and communication skills, self-esteem and to achieve a sense of well-being.
What’s Included?
• Welcome songs and/or warm up games to establish routine and focus on musical learning.
• Chant/Poems to explore expressive voices and to develop musical listening and to reinforce phonic skills.
• Collective singing, singing games and opportunities to sing individually to help develop pitch, listening
and confidence.
•Music for listening and movement with a focus on responding musically and
imaginatively.
•Opportunities to explore instruments to enable children to experiment with
changing/playing with sounds and tapping out simple rhythms.
•Goodbye songs to establish the end of the session and also to summarise the
main musical learning.
•Detailed planning with clear links to EYFS framework, listening ideas, copies of
poems, chants and visual aids, access to a range of instruments, resource lists
and other resources to support the project.
EYFS Framework and CPD Opportunities
The content of the programme makes natural links with the three prime areas of the EYFS framework. These
links are made explicit in each session plan.
During each session, staff will have the opportunity to observe pupils or join in with the children, to learn new
skills and repertoire and to develop strategies to extend children’s musical learning within their setting.
The programme allows for on-going dialogue between staff so that vital opportunities for further extension
work, continuous provision and home-links are fully supported.
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EYFS
6 Weeks - £375
12 Weeks (1 term) - £750
33 Weeks (1 year) - £2000
Each 1 hour visit will consist of:
10 minutes set up time, 35-40 minutes
delivery, 10 -15 minutes feedback/reflection
with staff.
“I liked the structure and
ns
organisation of the sessio
with constant “musical
opportunities for active
participation throughout.”
“I am much more con
fident
in meeting the require
ments
of the EYFS in this are
a;
especially tapping ou
t
simple rhythms.”
“Children are able to resp
ond to
actions-sounds discrimin
ation. They
show greater interest in pl
aying with
sounds. Most children no
w
understand the connectio
r topic n between
“Fantastic links made to ou rhythm, rhyme, language
and pattern.”
lped
and literacy work. Really he
”
make links for the children.
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Is Your School Music Curriculum
Outstanding?
Curriculum Support & Development from Wigan Music Service
CPD Programme
We believe that CPD is at its most effective when it is embedded into teachers’ practice straight
away. That is why we have designed a unique and highly effective programme to help schools
develop and deliver a music curriculum that demonstrates noticeable progression through and
across key stages.
Since it’s inception in 2011, Wigan Music Service Curriculum Support Programme has helped to
improve music teaching and learning in numerous schools across the borough. Many schools,
committed to high quality music provision, remain long
standing partners and our team of specialist music teachers
have become an important part of their school.
Central to our approach to teaching and learning in music is
the act of ‘making music,’ firstly through the use of the voice,
supported then by activities using a wide variety of classroom
percussion instruments. This, in turn, promotes progressive development of musical skills and
concepts through the mediums of performing, composing and listening.
Working regularly with a designated music specialist, class teachers will develop skills and
confidence to plan, deliver and assess engaging and effective music lessons.
This tailor-made support programme is delivered over an academic year, allowing our music
specialist to work with children and teachers throughout the school, fostering good teaching and
learning strategies in music and high expectations for all.
An important element of this programme is the sharing of good practice in the teaching of music through observation, team
teaching and peer support. An opportunity for class teachers to meet and discuss the next steps in musical learning is built into
each session.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will this programme work within our school timetable?
We recognise that every school has different requirements so we aim to be as flexible as possible to ‘fit in’ with your weekly
timetable. As an example, the following models are typical of most of the schools we work with but
Example Timetables - All timings are flexible
(Y6) 9.00 - 9.45 * 9.45 - 10.00
(Y5) 10.05 - 10.50 * 10.50 - 11.05 (Y3) 1.00 - 1.45 * 1.45 - 2.00
(Y4) 11.15 - 12.00 * 12.00 - 12.15 (Y4) 2.05 - 2.50 * 2.50 - 3.05
(Y1) 9.00 - 9.45 * 9.45 - 10.00 (Y1) 1.00 - 1.45 * 1.45 - 2.00
(Y2) 10.05-10.50 * 10.50 - 11.05 (Y2) 2.05 - 2.50 * 2.50 - 3.05
(Y3) 11.15-12.05 * 12.00 - 12.15
* dedicated peer support time for the specialist teacher and class teacher to discuss the lesson and plan for musical progression.
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Curriculum Support & Development from Wigan Music Service
FAQ’s continued…
How will this programme work within our school timetable?
The programme is designed to take place over a period of one academic year ( –
allowing flexibility for school trips and special events), although some schools prefer to buy
additional weeks.
How much will it cost?
Morning session Afternoon session Full Day Model
(Price includes a fully qualified, specialist music teacher (PGCE/QTS, Arts Award Assessor), planning, delivery, assessment
guidance, ongoing peer support, 12 months free access to GM Music On Line Digital Learning Resource and free Music Mark
School Memebership.
Additional Benefits offered FREE with every curriculum
support programme:
Music Mark is the UK Association for stakeholders in music education. Music Mark is at the forefront of campaigning
for the future of quality music in our schools and provides national support to all of
us engaged in the delivery of Music education. www.musicmark.org.uk
In recognition of your schools commitment to music education as part of a broad,
balanced and relevant school curriculum we would like to nominate and finance
all of our Wider Opportunities and Curriculum Music Provision user schools with
Music Mark School Membership.
School will be able to add the ‘Music Mark’ to their letterheads and websites and benefit from a range of superb
support services. We will provide your Music Mark Schools membership FREE of charge.
http://www.musicmark.org.uk/join-us/music-service-membership/school-membership
Full details of your free membership benefits will be issued in September 2017.
Our interactive web-based teaching and learning resource powered by ‘Charanga’
Unlimited use in school (Worth £200!) www.gmmusiconline.co.uk
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Curriculum Support & Development from Wigan Music Service
New Option for 2017/18
Our Curriculum Support Specialist Teachers are fully trained Arts Award Discover and Explore Assessors. Using bespoke
resources they will enable schools to record pupil learning during the Curriculum Support Programme and help children
to get a national qualification for their achievement in the arts.
Throughout the year, children will work though our resource booklet and at the end of the project your curriculum
support specialist teacher will independently submit their work for certification. The cost of certification is £3.50 per pupil.
Cost for delivery, resources and assessment (approx.30 full colour booklets) is just: £100.00
Service Level Agreement
Schools wishing to buy in to the Curriculum Support Programme or PPA support will receive a Service Level Agreement
which lays out the expectations that schools can have of the service and the responsibilities of the school to ensure that
the programme achieves its full potential.
We would like to have this support programme in our school. What do we do next?
If you would like to know more about this programme or discuss your requirements please contact Wigan
Music Service on 01942 776169 or email musicserviceenquiries@wigan.gov.uk
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Additional Curriculum Support
PPA Cover
We will provide specialist, whole class music teaching in line with National Curriculum requirements
whilst class teachers take PPA time. This is an ideal opportunity for a designated teaching assistant
to observe and participate in specialist-led music lessons, develop new skills and share in pupils’
enjoyment and success. Schools wishing to purchase our PPA cover option are eligible for the
additional free benefits as detailed on pages 5 & 6.
£50 per hour
Consultancy
Advice and guidance on specific music curriculum issues including developing schemes of work,
lesson planning and assessment at KS1 to 4.
£60 per hour
Key Stage INSET
Suitable for staff training days or twilight staff meetings. Bespoke training workshops to support whole
class music delivery.
Half Day £175 / Full Day £350
Network Meetings - KS1 & 2
Taking place once every term, network meetings provide valuable opportunities for colleagues to
discuss current issues within their phase of education. Teachers, HLTAs and TAs will receive
professional guidance, training and support from specialists within the music service and a range of
high quality external providers. Details of meetings are posted to head teachers and music
coordinators every term.
Free
For more information on any of the Curriculum Support that we offer please contact
Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email: musicserviceenquiries@wigan.gov.uk
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“Ten years ago who would have thought that every child would have the opportunity to learn to play a
musical instrument at primary school? It seemed to be an impossible dream. We had insufficient
teachers, instruments and money to even consider such an undertaking - although many people
thought it a good idea. Yet now, with the combined vision of the government, the music services and
local authorities, together with schools and teachers, the programme ‘Wider Opportunities in Music’ is
well on the way to making it happen..”
What is Wider Opportunities?
The Wider Opportunities programme brings together the expertise of music specialists and the class
teacher in a team teaching situation which enables a whole-class of children to experience the delights
of learning to play a musical instrument for a period of one year. This opportunity is free for children and
may form their curriculum entitlement for that year. Very often the class teacher learns along side the
children - an excellent opportunity for ‘on the job’ professional development.
Since September 2011 over 90% of Wigan primary schools have enabled their pupils to learn to play a
musical instrument free of charge for one year through the Wider Opportunities Programme.
The package includes:
• A class set of musical instruments Cost
• All teaching resources The standard price for Wider Opportunities
• Deployment of appropriate music specialists Whole Class Instrumental Teaching through
• 33 teaching weeks per year Wigan Music Service is just for the year.
• Access to a G&T programme at your local This includes a free ‘Music Alive!’ Performance
area music centre. for the whole school and an annual
• Continuing this year - A years’ free subscription to the digital resource GM Music
subscription to GM Music Online (Charanga) Online worth £200!
• NEW THIS YEAR! - Free Music Mark School
Membership Target Phase
• In preparation - dedicated resources, depending on which
assessment, moderation and certification instrumental programme is chosen.
of Arts Award Discovery for every Wider
Opportunities pupil.
The Wider Opportunities Programme is
available for:
Brass, Orchestral Strings, Woodwind, Recorder,
World Percussion and Guitar.
special
“There are some very. One
‘stories’ in creati on
rs to
pupil with many barrieilt up
learning has rea lly bu
his self esteem.” “What a fan
tastic opportunity the
the challenge of learning som se children have - and staff are also enjoying
participation in the project.” ething new. We have no regrets about our
esteem, staff
have a positive impact on children’s learning and self
“The Wider Opportunities Programme continues to
age of the whole school community.”
development and the overall life, ethos and self-im
8Bespoke Theme-Based
Workshops
Enhance your curriculum with a specially designed music workshop which can be tailored for all age
groups and abilities. All workshops include elements of singing, creative composition using a wide
variety of instruments and performance which be recorded on request. We will also make special
provision for children who already play instruments, such as violins, guitars, recorders, to use their
instrument in the workshop.
We can design workshops to enrich most curriculum themes or religious/cultural occasions such as
Christmas, Diwali, Chinese New Year and offer either a ‘one off’ session or a series of shorter, ongoing
sessions to support a curriculum theme throughout a half term.
Prices based on duration and frequency of workshop. Please contact Wigan Music Service on 01942
776169 or email Musicserviceenquiries@wigan.gov.uk and ask for .
9Develop English through Music
An opportunity for children to work
with a professional musician to
compose and perform a song.
The song can be used on any topic chosen
by your school. This may be directly
related themed curriculum work, a
special event or even reflect the
school mission statement.
Selecting from lyrics, poetry and ideas
produced by your children, our professional
musician will work with a small group of
children (max group is 12) to compose and
perform the song. This is suitable as a project
to support talented and able children in key stage
2.
As a culmination of the project, your school will
receive a copy of the song in musical notation and a
piano/vocal recording.
In an additional visit to school, our professional musician will rehearse and
record the song with your school choir, selected class or large group of children.
School will receive a CD recording of the song with piano accompaniment.
Target Phase: KS2
Initial visit: £150
Additional visit: £100
10GM Music Hub in Partnership with Charanga Music
GM Music Online
Wigan Music Service is delighted to be able to As you become more familiar with the website you’ll
introduce you to a wealth of digital learning resources also be able to create lessons for your pupils to use
to help support music teaching and learning in your online, both in school and at home. You might also
school. want to share your ideas in the community section of
the website and see how other teachers are using
GM Music Online provides you with hundreds of the resources.
exciting resources and lessons for class music and
instrumental teaching at all Key Stages. is part of the international
for
Using high-quality digital learning resources can help music where over 10,000 music teachers share and
to engage and support pupils in new and exciting contribute to an ever-expanding range of digital
ways. music learning resources and lesson modules.
Browse through hundreds of scores, backing tracks,
illustrations, flashcards, videos, games, cartoons,
interviews, images, performances, sound effects,
stories, historical information . . . and much, much
more!
For further information or to purchase a
All resources are easy to use, in class and at home licence please contact
and are instantly accessible to teachers, pupils and on or email:
parents.
Full access to this resource site
One of the key aspects of using digital learning requires a licence.
resources is ensuring they are accessible and easy to
use in real-life teaching and learning situations.
When you obtain your GM Music Online licence, you
will get:
• Full online access to thousands of resources
and a wide range of pre-built lesson modules.
• Your choice of interactive DVDs for your own
subject area.
11Classroom Instrument Hire
Enhance your music curriculum resources by hiring a class
pack of high quality musical instruments.
Each class pack consists of 20 instruments - 10 large
percussion (including xylophones) and 10 Bucara Djembe
drums.
If you would like a smaller number of instruments or
request a bespoke pack please contact the Music Service
on the number below.
Please note that availability of class packs is limited and
that an advance booking is essential.
1 Term £150
2 Terms £275
3 Terms £350
(includes delivery)
Vocal Support
We can offer support to help you start and/or develop
your school choir or singing clubs.
We can also support your whole school singing for
collective worship and assemblies.
This can be arranged to suit your schools
requirements, whether on a regular or short-term basis.
Please contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169
for information on costs.
12Let’s Sing!
Let’s Sing is a project which has become continue to sing the songs at home and in the
embedded into the life of many primary, wider community and inspire their friends to have
secondary and special schools within the a go at singing.
borough since
its inception in Through lets sing an increasing number of
!
2006. Over teachers feel more confident about delivering
80% of singing in schools as an integral part of their every
schools have day teaching. There has been overwhelming
embraced it, feedback from proud parents who have felt truly
s
many return to moved by their experience at our massed choir
’
do it again, culminations at Robin park.
t
and even
Le
clusters of
g
schools view is as a valuable vehicle in
enhancing community cohesion. Keith Orrell
Vocal Projects Leader,
n
Wigan Music Service
i
Over fifty projects have now run successfully in
the past ten years. It has touched children of all
ages and abilities. Many head teachers and
S
music leaders recognise its value in not only (up to 49 pupilss starting the project)
developing singing and listening skills but in
(50-80 pupils)
improving every child’s
overall self-confidence Price includes at least three visits from a
and self-esteem, which Vocal/Choral tutor, full musical resources
can have a positive effect including a rehearsal CD and a
in other areas of learning. spectacular concluding concert at the
Robin Park arena.
The songs have a life For Further information please contact
beyond the project and on or email:
are often sung in other
school assemblies and
concerts. Children
“Many thanks again for another fantastic Let’s Sing.
“Once again [Let’s Sing] was an incredible event… Powerful, energetic singing, as always. Congratulations
Congratulations on an amazing event - you deserve all the on your 50th show! All of those children and all of those
praise the you get for the fantastic job that you do.” songs… an amazing achievement. Thank you for the
(Lowton West Primary School) singing opportunities”
(Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Hindsford)
“the whole event and experience from start to finish has been
superb and is a testament to all your hard work, commitment “As always a fantastic experience to be part of. Staff
and talent!! Many, many thanks. I look forward to more of the and children alike thoroughly enjoyed learning the
same next year…” songs and being part of another outstanding ‘Let’s
(St Joseph’s Primary School, Leigh) Sing!’ Performance.”
(Bryn St Peter’s CE Primary School)
“We’re still singing the songs in school, which is testament to the
sense of enjoyment and love of singing that you imbue during “Yet again a fabulous project! Well organised, well ran
your visits. Looking forward to next year’s already.” and extremely enjoyable. Thank you!”
(Gilded Hollins Primary School) (St Luke’s CE Primary School, Lowton)
131. Music Boosts Schools Attainment Levels
A musical school is a successful school. Time and again music has proved to be the catalyst
that makes a good school exceptional. When the alchemy of music is allowed to permeate
the school curriculum it has a positive effect on all aspects of the school’s learning. Music also
enhances the reputation of the
school and its pupils.
2. Music Improves Learning Skills
Research undertaken by the University of London has clearly demonstrated
the cognitive benefits that music gives young children particularly in the
younger years of Key Stages 1 and 2.
3. Music Fosters Team Working
Playing in small groups, in whole classes or in any ensemble or
orchestra means you are part of an integrated team. Everyone
has a role however large or small and this inter-dependency on
one another helps to build team working and a sense of
ownership.
4. Music Enhances Social Skills
Playing an instrument or learning to sing requires real concentration. Quietness and calm
whether on stage or in the classroom is essential. Working alongside other members of an
instrumental or singing group helps children to recognise their own skills and appreciate
those of others. This builds life skills and promotes the importance of working harmoniously
with others towards a common goal.
5. Music Underpins Better Behaviour
To learn music you need discipline. To play well requires regular practice and
dedication. There are many occasions where music has had a transformational
effect on children and helped turn their lives around. The FMS has case
histories of children where regular absenteeism has been replaced by
improved attendance when music became part of their learning regime.
Research* has shown that success in the arts, including music, changed
pupils’ behaviour, increasing concentration levels, developing team work
and creating respect for the school environment.
* QCA 2002 Investigation Arts-Rich Schools
146. Music Encourages Creativity
Music stimulates creativity is so many ways through playing
and composition; it enables young people to express
themselves like no other medium. It is a vital part of learning
and a wonderful cultural introduction to life. To succeed
today and in the future, children will need to be inventive,
resourceful and imaginative. The best way to foster that
creativity is through arts education.*
Performance enhances freedom of expression and offers both pupils and schools the excitement and
prestige of demonstrating their hard won skills whether in the classroom or in public. Music
is often the demonstrable embodiment of both parental and school aspirations.
* President’s committee on the arts & humanities 2011. Reinvesting in arts education winning America’s future through creative schools.
7. Music is for Life
The implications are fundamental. An early start in music often results in
music becoming a life-long passion. This gift is precious and whilst not all
students go on to play in concert orchestras or famous rock bands
(although the Music Service alumni reads like a who’s who of musical
greats!) the seeds sown in the classroom continue to flourish for a life time
of musical enjoyment.
8. Music is an Educational Building Block
The Government said in their response to the Henley Review of Music Education:
‘Music is an enriching and valuable academic subject. Research evidence shows that
a quality music education can improve self-confidence, behaviour and social skills as
well as improve academic achievement in areas such as maths, english and
language.’
9. Music is Fun
Music making is not only good for the brain but also the heart! Young people
enjoy the pleasure of mastering a tune or a song and the prestige and
stimulation of a first performance in front of an audience is an adrenalin rush
that is never forgotten.
10. Music is for Everyone
Music is inclusive irrespective of ability. Studies have shown that music can be of particular benefit to
children and young people in challenging circumstances – not only those with Special
Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities but also those who are marginalised,
vulnerable and often hard to reach.
Music gives SEN/Disabled children a unique motivation to participate
and communicate. Advances in technology enable more disabled
children than ever to take part in music education. The channels of
touch, sight and sound that music offers can also have a
profound impact on children who benefit from a therapeutic
approach.
15B ased on the music of the hit west end
show ‘Stomp’ this really is everything
but the kitchen sink!
Using recycled materials such as rubbish bins,
milk cartons and broom handles children will
have great fun creating and mixing simple
rhythms into an exciting, multi-layered
composition.
Target Phase: KS2/KS3
Combining music and movement children will Full Day or 2 x Half-Day Sessions
create a visually stimulating performance (up to 35 pupils) £295
whilst developing listening, concentration and Half Day £150
collaboration skills and learning to maintain
their own rhythmic part within a group. (includes 1 workshop leader, all
Links easily with environmental/ECO School materials plus performance session at
themes, Design Technology and Global the end of the workshop if required).
Learning.
At KS3 pupils will consider how to structure
their composition and refine it using different
timbres, dynamics and more complex
syncopated rhythms.
16GCSE Music Support & Intervention
through Music Technology
The major examining boards allow students to perform and compose music using computers and music technology as part of
their GCSE qualification. These elements can amount to a large percentage of the overall grade. As well as being fun and inspiring,
these options are an ideal way for those candidates who may struggle with traditional musical performance and composition to
boost their overall grade and meet their targets.
If music technology is not your specialism, it can often feel like a daunting facet of the GCSE music course, which may involve
many hours of planning and preparation time for a busy teacher. Students today have grown up as digital natives. Most have
assimilated the computer literacy that can, with guidance, make them proficient music technology composers and performers.
We can support your students with:
– Replacing the traditional solo and/or group performance, students arrange an existing piece
of music or create their own piece using music production software (such as Logic, Cubase, Ableton etc.). They perform and
manipulate at least one of the parts and submit a short written account of the composition process and the equipment used*.
This is an excellent option for those learners who may not have the ability or confidence required to perform on instrument or
voice.
* Dependent on specification requirements.
– Candidates compose a piece of music using production software. They will produce an annotated
screen shot and written account of their composition in place of a traditional score or lead sheet. This is an accessible option for
those learners who may have difficulty with standard musical notation and concepts of harmony, melody, rhythm and arrangement.
Delivered with expertise, music technology can enthuse learners of all abilities, allowing them to develop their own musical tastes
and ideas. We can provide support for individual learners and small groups as an intervention strategy or additional provision for
more able learners.
Our Practitioner - Tom Griffin BA(Hons)
Tom has worked for Wigan Music service for several years delivering
high quality support for all aspects of music technology in
mainstream schools, special schools, pupil referral units and sixth
form colleges across the borough. He is passionate about music and
has worked successfully with children and young people across the
age range. He has a degree in music and popular music from the
University of Liverpool and is an active performer in bands across the
country.
Tom’s particular area of expertise is music technology. He
has worked professionally as a DJ and electronic music composer
and is dedicated to sharing these skills with the young people. He
is a skilled user of computer music programmes, synthesizers, drum
machines and samplers and has a wide knowledge of contemporary
music and the stylistic techniques involved in their production.
He works effectively with GCSE students on the composing and Price: £50.00 per hour
performing elements of the course, often seeing his students exceed Includes provision of music production
their target grades.
resources.
In addition to delivering NCFE courses at KS4, Tom currently leads the
Kamosi Project , a partnership between Wigan Music Service and
Community Arts Northwest, which aims to draw upon the heritage For further information of to make a
and culture of Roma traveller communities in Leigh by inspiring young
people from these communities to create and share new music.
booking please email
musicserviceenquiries@wigan.gov.uk
17Tudor Music
Wigan Music Service in partnership with
more! This workshop includes lots of ‘hands
on’ participation and ‘have-a-go’ bagpipes!
Following this, students will be taken on ‘A Musical
Glynis and Brian Radford founded Tapestry of Music in Journey Through The Ages’* covering dance styles
1978, presenting a wide range of early music from the including Galliard and Pavane. They will discover the
Medieval, Tudor and Baroque periods. beginnings of our modern instruments through their
ancient ancestors and find out how domestic
Using their collection of over 2000 fascinating early and instruments we made and used. Again, lots of audience
ethnic instruments, including harps, lutes, saz, oud, participation!
hurdy-gurdy, shawms, bagbipes, nykelharpa and *
crumhorns among others, they present highly interactive
and stimulating workshops in an informal manner, All workshops last for approximately one hour. Please
bringing the music truly alive for any audience. Enhanced note that one hour preparation time is required prior to
by fine, period costumes, this will be a truly memorable each workshop in order to set up and tune the wide
experience for your school. variety of instruments.
Drawing on their vast experience as teachers and We will also require three 2m x 1m tables to display
lecturers across all phases of education they are able to instruments.
offer a comprehensive range of enlightening, interactive
workshops and performances for schools and colleges. In participation with Wigan Music Service, ‘A Tapestry of
Music’ is also able to devise themed workshops
according to individual school requirements. (Prices on
application.)
A specially designed workshop on instruments covering
the sound module, production of sound, and materials
used to make the instruments. There’s plenty of audience
participation.
A cross-curricular presentation on manners, buildings,
general historical background, and Henry VIII as a
musician, all performed interactively including gory A typical full day packages includes two
stories! Where possible some early dances will also be workshops. For example:
taught.
Given in medieval costume, this cross-curricular Morning session:
interactive workshop covers a wide spectrum of
medieval life from crusades, pilgrims, minstrels and the Afternoon session:
plague through to |Henry VIII.
Full day £350
An hour-long presentation and recital covering medieval Half day (one session) £200
life, music and instruments including references to
manners, inventions, crusaders, court life and much
18The Music of Brazil
BRAZILIAN SAMBA
Pupils will enjoy the thrill of playing genuine
Brazilian Samba instruments led by one of
our expert music leaders. Having acquired
the correct playing technique for ‘Surdo’
‘Tambourim’ and ‘Agogo’, the class play their
own 30 strong samba band. Along the way,
pupils will gather information on the tradition
of Brazil, the evolution of the music and it’s
role in Brazilian culture.
The organisation of the day is very flexible,
with tutors working either for a full day with
one class or a shorter time with multiple
groups (30 max in any one hour). All
instruments are provided and it is hoped that
a performance opportunity for the participants
will be arranged for the end of the day for the
benefit of all pupils.
These highly subsidised workshops with our
specialist world music leaders include
transportation of a full class set of
instruments to and from school.
‘Samba Bataca
da’
Flexible arrangements available.
Prices on application.
‘Samba Funk’
‘Samba
Reggae’
19The Music of West
Africa
Hand Drumming & African Song
All over the world, when people come together The workshop will automatically develop and
in tribes and communities to drum, the effects encourage teamwork, fun, expression and
are more than just rhythm. Drumming is used improvisation.
to celebrate, relieve stress and anxiety, develop
communication skills, to energise and We teach rhythms, techniques, dynamics and
encourage. Drumming and rhythm is a songs to provide an authentic African music
universal language - anyone and everyone experience in school.
can get involved!
Only full day sessions are available for this
We supply a very experienced tutor along with workshop but schools may divide the time as
all the instruments for people to engage in they wish.
rhythm and music. The instruments we provide
are Djembe or Conga plus Djun Djuns which
Target Phase: KS2/3/4
provide the bass of the drumming beats.
Full Day drumming £295
20Rhythms of the Caribbean
Fre
resou e teaching
“Bamboo Tamboo is a form of music from the rces p
rovide
Caribbean Islands of Trinidad and Tobago. d!
It combines hitting a bamboo (plastic) tube on the
ground then striking it with a beater.
Using just this simple playing technique it is possible to create beautiful
multi-layered rhythms.”
A fun, exciting workshop which uses Bamboo Tamboo in a whole class
setting. Pupils will develop skills through participating in a range of easy to
understand rhythmic activities.
The workshop will cover how to make music relevant to every pupil by teaching teamwork, social and
listening skills.
Suitable for primary school music coordinators and class teachers, HLTAs, TAs and anyone interested in
working with percussion.
KS1/KS2/KS3
1 hour workshop (KS1) £75
½ day workshop (KS2/KS3) £175
21Let’s Play Ukulele!
A fun and easy way to approach music literacy in your school.
Children (and teachers!) explore elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, tempo
and dynamics. Areas of skill include singing, picking, strumming, ear training, sight-reading, improvising,
music theory, harmonizing, arranging, and more.
One hour introductory workshop £75
Half Term Package (6 sessions) £370
(Ukuleles provided each session)
22Performance Poetry Inspired by Music
Inspired by the well-known orchestral landmark by Vaughan Williams, children in KS2
will learn how to create and deliver a piece of Performance Poetry, fulfilling objectives from both the English
and Music Curriculum.
Following the one hour workshop, class teachers will be provided with
supporting teaching materials to enable them to continue to build upon
the this work as they wish.
The Lark Ascending was written in 1914 by Vaughan Williams just before
the beginning of the Great War. It was inspired by a poem of the same
name by George Meredith written in 1881 about the song of the skylark.
Target Phase: KS2
Cost Per Workshop £80
(includes teaching resources)
For enquiries and bookings please contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email:
musicserviceenquiries@wigan.gov.uk
23in partnership with
Wigan Music Service
Your pupils can explore the magic of or a
hilarious remake of the classic or discover their
own Performing Arts creativity.
At Rhapsody we aim to give students a taste of the professional industry as well as
instilling a sense of individuality and creativity. The students’ knowledge of the three
main disciplines, Dance, Drama, and Singing will provide them with first-class performance
techniques.
is Rhapsody’s approach to making the arts subjects accessible for all children. Our aim is to
work alongside schools to encourage creativity and confidence in young people through arts based
sessions incorporated into the curriculum and school life.
We aim to offer a range of opportunities and activities that enrich the curriculum and develop your young
people’s understanding of the performing arts.
In addition to the skills of the performing arts, our workshops will encourage your students to:
· Develop individuality
· Gain essential spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding.
· Feel a sense of belonging and participation.
· Learn to respect one another.
All sessions are delivered by qualified and passionate arts practitioners who will facilitate
workshops in your available space at times that suit you and your school.
6 Week Workshops
One Day Workshop (£290) (get in touch for prices)
• Pupils will develop an understanding • Explore how music, drama and dance
of how music can tell a story and how come together to create a bigger art
to act through song. form
• What makes a good character • Exploration of the story through Drama
• Musical Staging – choreography and • Group, solo and duet singing with
dance routines for a choreography
Musical number • What makes a good character
• Group, solo and duet singing • Creating characters using voice and
physicality
• Presentation at the end of the project
with costume and props
24“How do I teach
curriculum music
a
non-specialist?” s a
“Which new technology
option is best value?”
e sure
“How can I makn w ith “How do I set up
ac
that our childre ssing when our childrenhoir
PM LD are acce struggle with word
s?”
music?”
Real help for the non-specialist teaching
music in SEND settings
Music Unlimited can offer informed answers to these questions and many more in
CPD that is
Training may be full or half-days, twilights, modelling and mentoring in school time
or a mixture.
For more details or to book please contact Sue Mann
on 0161 702 9290 or email: musicunlimited@me.com
www.music-unlimited.org.uk
Wigan Music Service in partnership with
25in partnership with
Can Do Music
An intervention programme for children aged 5 and
over at risk of developmental delay
Empower your teaching assistant to run “We have some children wh
refuse to come to circle in o
structured, outcome packed sessions in school but when it is CAN DO theyclass
for small groups of your most disadvantaged are
engaged and able to share”
children.
Equip your teaching assistant with tried and
tested plans and some of the best audio tracks ow sley sc hools
“Feedb ac k from Kn is easy to use
available to motivate children and enable them st at es that Can Do ovements in
to develop; and results in impr co nf id en ce ,
pupils social skills,music ality”
• Focus concentration turn taking and
• Improve confidence and self-esteem
• Waiting and turn taking
“Great cour
• Positive interaction interact ive. Clease! Fun and
r
co n fi d en ce to g d elivery- gives
o
• Leading and following sett ing and give b ac k to my
it a go.”
Motivate your teaching assistants with a
course that is totally hands-on, absolutely
relevant to their situation, lots of fun and run by Training and 10 resource packs -
someone who has ‘walked the walk’.
The course will be delivered on site for
Invest in the resources packs containing 25 as many of your staff as you wish.
tracks, planning for a year and extension
activities. Please see our website for evidence of It may be delivered as a full day or two
impact. twilight sessions.
Expect significant support for your efforts to
see
• Withdrawn children communicate and smile For more information or to book your
course contact Sue Mann on 07753
• Distracted children focus and listen 330686 or
email: sue@candomusic.co.uk
• Anxious children interact and relax.
website: www.candomusic.co.uk
No specialist musical knowledge is
required
26Do You Want to Join
a Band or Choir?
Wigan Music Service provides exceptional
opportunities for young instrumentalists to play in
groups with other students from across the borough in
a friendly and creative environment.
Ensembles are available at all levels, from beginner to
advanced. Coaching and training is provided by
professional Musical Directors assisted by skilled
instrumental tutors.
Pupils are normally advised by their instrumental teacher
to join a suitable beginner group, progressing to an
intermediate ensemble when they are ready. Entry to
some senior ensembles is by audition and the high
standard of performance provides members with a wide
range of opportunities including trips abroad!
Music Centre Ensemble activities are open to all young musicians in the borough and surrounding districts
- students don’t need to receive their lessons through
Wigan Music Service.
27Music Centre
Activities Timetable
Band Time Location
Mondays
Junior Percussion Ensemble 5.00pm - 6.00pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Intermediate Percussion Ensemble 6.00pm - 7.00pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Swing Band 5.30pm - 7.00pm Hawkley Hall High, Wigan
Big Band 7.00pm - 8.45pm Hawkley Hall High, Wigan
Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra 7.00pm - 8.45pm Hawkley Hall High, Wigan
Tuesdays
LMC Junior Guitar Ensemble 4.15pm – 5.15pm Bedford High, Leigh
LMC Junior String Orchestra 4.30pm - 5.30pm Bedford High, Leigh
LMC Intermediate String Orchestra 5.30pm - 6.30pm Bedford High, Leigh
LMC Junior Brass Band 5.30pm - 6.30pm Bedford High, Leigh
Intermediate Brass Band 6.00pm - 7.00pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Wigan Youth Brass Band 7.00pm - 8.45pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Wednesdays
Wigan Youth Saxophone Ensemble 5.30pm - 6.30pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Junior Concert Band 5.15pm - 6.15pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Concert Band 6.30pm - 8.00pm Wigan Music Service HQ, Hindley
Thursdays
WMC Junior Strings Orchestra 4.15pm - 5.15pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
WMC Junior Brass Band 4.45pm - 5.45pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
Wigan Junior Youth Choir 4.40pm - 5.40pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
Wigan Youth Flute Choir 5.15pm - 6.15pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
WMC Theory Class 5.15pm - 6.15pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
WMC Intermediate String Orchestra 5.20pm - 6.20pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
WMC Intermediate Guitar Ensemble 5.30pm - 6.30pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
Wigan Youth Choir 5.45pm - 7.00pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
WMC Junior Woodwind Ensemble 6.15pm - 7.15pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
WMC Junior Guitar Ensemble 6.30pm - 7.30pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
Wigan Youth Symphony Orchestra 6.30pm - 9.00pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
28Pupil Progression Model
Advanced Tuition Music Music and
(KS4/5) - elective Centre/School/ Dance Scheme
1. Examination course Satellite (MDS); Centres for
teaching/ support Ensembles Advanced
National Exams Training (CATs);
2. Music Technology Advanced and National
teaching/ support Youth Music
Organisations;
3. Secondary Teacher CPD Regional
Tuition Level 2 ensembles
(KS3) - elective
4. ‘Musical Futures’ teaching
/ support
Intermediate
National Exams
.......................................
Musical Engagement
through Transition (locality Provision for
concerts/ Primary and exceptionally
Tuition Level 1 (Upper KS2)
Secondary collaborations) talented young
- elective
musicians
...................................... Junior
National Exams
Primary Curriculum Teaching
and Teacher CPD (whole
school or by key stage)
Wider Opps (KS2)
(free to pupils)
Beginner
MEH certificate
Targeted
intervention
provides support
EYFS - bespoke music for local
programmes + CPD programmes
Foundation (regional
programme(KS1) partnerships)
(free to pupils)
MEH certificate
Schools or parents Parents Access through
Schools buy-in from Music contribute (remissions) contribute audition.
Education Hub Parents
Tuition at school or music contribute
centre (remissions) (remissions)
CPD Continuing Professional Development Schools: Pupil Premium;
MEH Music Education Hub; KS Key Stage MEH: Government Grant; MDS: Govt Grant; Charities
29Wigan Music Service
Wigan Council: Children and Families
Park Road, Hindley,
Wigan WN2 3RY
01942 776169
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