What is inspiration? Listen to 5 different composers who were inspired by Shakespeare. The PowerPoint explores different genres of music all with the same inspiration - Romeo and Juliet. The links are all to the full length versions of the clips above.

A package full of ideas for Autumn music.It contains videos of Vivaldi s music with specific instructions on how to move (summer) and when to play (Autumn) Worksheet( shown on PowerPoint) to record colour of leaves for autumn and sounds to listen out for. It all fits in with trips outdoors to look out for red, yellow and brown leaves.There are 3 videos in all including a listening activity, just press the screen to view or listen

Audio and visual in powerpoint plus worksheet.\n ( Video in YouTube) \nIt's about getting dressed to go out in the cold. The co lours are reinforced in the worksheet. This is the first time I&'ve tried to illustrate this myself so be gentle with me !!!! The claves tap a pulse when the claves picture is shown. There are pictures of the different stages of getting dressed for visual prompts\nIt would help me enormously if you viewed the web page before downloading my free resources This helps me gain recognition as a song writer. Thank you

"It is a far; far better thing that I do; Than I have ever done; It is a far; far better rest that I go to; Than I have ever known." The man speaking has volunteered to take the place of a man condemned to die. From the book A tale of two cities

An original Christmas story about an ogre terrifying a small town and how he is overcome by toys and elves. The children are encouraged to play simple percussion instruments in the appropriate places. There is also a short clip of a video playing the music 'Sleigh Ride'

The part where Martin Luther speaks of his 4 children and their future. on an illustrated poster with mp3 matching the words.

Compose music using notes of a 4 beat duration. 2 videos included which also use a similar introduction - cannon in D and the opening music from 2001, Space Odyssey. Some understanding of duration might be necessary but the PPT attempts a basic understanding of this

It was a popular song during World War 2.Composer: Noel Gay. Lyricist: Ralph Butler

Ideas for comments on elementary school music reports

To know that music changes in style and popularity over the years. To contrast styles of music. The video takes a while to open but students will enjoy it.

2 Videos , backing track for wriggly worm, and opportunities to play instruments on PPT. Separate video of slow worm for children to study the shapes it makes and music to move to

Destiny ‘s song about a pet hamster, A favorite theme with young song writers. It is useful as a stimulus for personal writing, poetry or, song writing; Children love the work of their peers. Method -Brainstorm ideas, Chose most relevant words and then words which rhyme with them. Take the first sentence as a blueprint for subsequent lines (syllables).Run in slide mode to hear sound.

.Suitable for non specialist. Easy to follow.\nOne way is to collectively designate the instruments to each of the the 4 Wind in the willows characters.Then, choose a leader for , say, the woodblock, ask them to play something to represent their chosen character, and then let the others copy it.. Repeat 3 times . Add other characters.

While the teacher is doing the register, draw or write anything you can see which begins with D. How many do you have ?Afterwards, you reveal the words to match the illustrations and the final count.

Kundai has emigrated and writes a song about the music he remembers from home... Illustrates how the choice of drums styles can determine the mood of the piece. Useful as a stimulus for poetry, writing or song writing about a memory., Children love the wo

Ceylan’s song is about her two nanas, one lives in the U.K, the other in Turkey Useful as a stimulus for poetry, writing or song writing, Children love the work of their peers. Method -Brainstormed ideas, Chose most relevant words and then find words which rhyme with them. Take the first sentence as a blueprint for subsequent lines (syllables). Developed a backing track using Dance E jay or a similar programme. Run in slide mode to hear sound.

Luke remembers the time he broke his thumb. Useful as a stimulus for poetry; writing or song writing. Children love the work of their peers. Method - Brainstorm ideas; Chose most relevant words and then find words which rhyme with them. Appropriate for Early Childhood Education (Pre-K and younger). ECE-AR-so, ECE-AR, ECE-SEDE, ECE-SEDE-sh, ECE-SEDE-se, ECE-SEDE-em

Ellie has written moving tribute to her late granddad. A stimulus for poetry, writing or song writing, Children love the work of their peers.Also helpful to encourage children to talk about loss.Method -Brainstorm ideas, Chose most relevant words and then

Notes transposed and put in sets to enable children to choose which to play.. Simple blues

Emile writes a song about his love of football and the enthusiasm shows.Useful as a stimulus for poetry; writing or song writing; Children love the work of their peers. To encourage children to talk about their life outside school.Method -Brainstorm ideas; Choose most relevant words and then find words which rhyme with them.Take the first sentence as a blueprint for subsequent lines (syllables).Develop a backing track using Dance E jay or a similar program.Run in slide mode to hear sound.