This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion parts.

Listen to four performances of Carol of the Bells and match statements to describe the music. Full explanation on my youtube channel.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion, B flat and TAB parts. These are the backing tracks used on my YouTube video.

This is a resource pack to support playing the Brazilian folk song Sambalele. There are parts for ukulele in TAB plus three parts for C instruments (tuned percussion, recorders etc). These are the bass, accompaniment and melody parts on my YouTube video.

A lively, fun piece for first ensemble based on an old Russian folksong (also used for the Tetris game). The piece is scored for: C instruments (4 parts) Bb instruments (4 parts) Eb instruments (2 parts) TAB guitar and TAB ukulele (2 parts) Alto clef (2 parts) Bass clef (2 parts) untuned percussion If there’s an extra part that you need, please get in touch via email: rhymeswithcurrant@gmail.com

A piece for players who have mastered the notes B A and G. It combines an original song with the traditional carols: Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells. This is the sheet music, on a stave with note names.

Listen to four pieces based on the theme of Spring. First colour each of the flowers in a different colour. Then read the statements and find those that describe the music. Colour the butterflies to match the flowers. Music extracts (found on streaming platforms /YouTube) are: Now is the Month of Maying - Thomas Morley The Rite of Spring - Stravinsky Come Spring - Sarah Vaughan Primavera - Santana

A pdf of the parts to accompany the piece ‘Kalyango’ for whole class tuned percussion.

An mp3 to accompany the piece ‘Christmas in the BAG’ . This is a piece for players who have mastered the notes B A and G. It combines an original song with the traditional carols: Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells.

A pdf of parts for the piece ‘Jinja’ for whole class tuned percussion.

Instrumental parts suitable for Orff instruments (tuned percussion, recorders) plus ukulele/guitar to enable you to create your own classroom arrangement of this beautiful folk melody. Play along with my youtube video or go it alone- the choice is yours!

A worksheet to compare five different version of the carol ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ Working in pairs, colour the trees in different colours. Then listen to the different versions and find statements that describe the music. Colour the baubles to match the tree.

Hot Cross buns with 5 different parts for varying abilities. Perfect for developing a class piece using tuned percussion, ukuleles, recorders and other C instruments.

These are the parts that are on my Korobeiniki Challenge video on YouTube. The music is in staff and Ukulele TAB notation. I find it useful to have pdfs printed out to support different playing abilities within the group.

This is the score and parts for the piece Hot Pursuit for first ensemble playing. The parts are: C part 1 C part 2 C part 3 Beginner Violin B flat part 1 B flat part 2 B flat part 3 Guitar TAB Guitar stave Cello A playalong video is available on my YouTube channel.

This is a song based on a Ukrainian folk tune but with original words and a second and third part. The melodies can be sung separately or in combination and all three together as a quodlibet. The song is taught on my YouTube video, where there is a full performance and backing track. There are also tuned percussion parts.

A pdf of parts for the tuned percussion piece ‘Masindi’

A multi layered piece for whole class tuned percussion.

To be used alongside the BBC Ten Pieces film and resources. Watch the Art Ninja video to give the children the idea of responding to music through art. Using the template (with markers to signpost the way!) draw and annotate how you wish- instruments, sounds, moods, techniques, storylines etc.

Load up the different versions on YouTube. Give each pair a sheet and four different colours. Talk through any new vocabulary. Colour each basket in a different colour. Find three cockles/mussels with statements that describe the music and colour them to match the basket. Enjoy!