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But making musical instruments out of stone is not easy. Likely pieces of stone have to be tested to be sure the sounds they make will be just right. Then these have to be very carefully shaped and chipped away at, until each produces exactly the right note.

Musical stones are found in different parts of the world, including China, Korea and Vietnam. .

Over two hundred years ago, six remarkable musical stones were discovered near Keswick. Over the next two centuries, other sets of musical stones have been made and played by Cumbrians.

Music made from stones is said to sound like birdsong and streams, harmonising perfectly with the local landscape. Performers and composers continue to explore these remarkable instruments to create a music that truly reflects the hills and valleys of the Lake District.

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In this unit, pupils build on, and apply, their knowledge of the pentatonic scale in Chinese music. They use the pentatonic scale and a range of other devices from traditional Chinese music to make up simple songs, melodies and accompaniments for their own Children work together to plan and put on a music theatre performance influenced by ideas and traditions of Chinese story and Opera.

uses: midi | compose world junior | pdf

[focus and coverage]

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Throughout 2011 and 2012, a wide range of Titanic events for schools involving museums, libraries, actors, musicians and Titanic experts will take place across Cumbria and Lancashire.

For further details for how to get involved visit The Wreck of The Titanic website.

Sing Cumbria is inspired by the Music Manifesto's National Singing Programme. It's a programme to make sure that singing is at the heart of every primary school child's life. We believe that singing has power to change lives and help to build stronger communities.

In the introductory unit, Northumbrian whistle player Joey Oliver introduces children and their teachers to the fun of playing tin whistle. Joey plays whistle and oboe with 422, winners of the 1999 Radio 2 Young Folk award.

In this introductory unit, children learn:

* About the whistle and other woodwind instruments
* How to hold the whistle
* Correct positioning of fingers
* To work towards playing with a balanced and relaxed posture
* To produce a clear note with a pleasing tone quality
* To control their breathing

In the follow-up unit, Joey Oliver introduces children and their teachers to playing Mary Had a Little Lamb.

Children:

* Learn new notes A and G
* Play a copycat game
* Learn how to make a "T" sound
* Learn how to play a Rondo
* Learn new notes F sharp, E and D

Whistle Up Unit 1 (FREE)
Whistle Up Unit 2 (FREE)

The story of Safiya and the Elephant came about from work with children in a Cumbria school. Pupils in the school had listened to African stories, explored techniques in African art and had taken part in a workshop on West African drumming. Children at KS1 had explored African riddles, composing and sharing their own with friends. Reception children had listened to an African lullabies, and developed language to contribute to a lullaby.

uses: Photostory

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Join in the carnival celebrations at this unmissable interactive schools concert.

Tickets: £5.00 - Teachers (free)
Box Office: 01772 258858

Download Concert Flyer/Poster (PDF:433KB)

A big welcome from us to you....

It links with the ICreaTe project taking place in Lancashire schools. ICreaTe will address cross phase issues, and develop creative learning, both in music and across the wider curriculum. It signals new possibilities for participation in music beyond the classroom, and provides on line and face to face training for primary and secondary colleagues.

This unit uses: Sony Acid Xpress, Rhythm Maker, Compose World, Windows Media Recorder and VanBasco Karaoke.

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In this year’s programme children learn to
- play djembe and other percussion within a drumming group;
- sing a range of West African and Caribbean songs;
- memorise and perform musical patterns through African and Caribbean drum languages;
- compose and perform accompaniments for African dances and songs;
- use software to develop and notate their own compositions;
- create and perform music as an integral part of African storytelling.

Content Developer
Kevin Hamel

Website
Peter Bolger | ictGateshead.org

ICT enables pupils to listen to, and interact with music within virtual historical, social and cultural contexts through the written and spoken word, images and sound. Although at present the focus is on music in the curriculum, it is hoped that other arts areas will be addressed in the near future.

System Requirements
Hardware:

To access all the facilities of tuned-in you will need:

* Pentium class Multimedia PC with Windows 95 or later.
* Internet access
* Soundcard
* Speakers
* Various plug ins (available free on this site)
* ESP music Compose World Junior software for some applications.

Soundcard
The soundcard is essential to the quality of musical playback and recording on your computer. Consult your ICT support service for advice on purchasing and fitting sound cards. See also the BECTa Choosing and Using Guide 2

Speakers
A good set of speakers make an enormous difference to the quality of the sound Speakers supplied as part of a computer package tend to be poor (although this is not always the case). Consider speakers with an additional bass subwoofer. These are favoured by computer gamers.

Soundfiles and Compose World Junior
Tuned-in uses midi, mp3 and wav soundfiles.
Please ensure that you have set up Windows Media Player™ for these formats.

Compose World Junior files are also used on certain units. To play these you must have CWJ installed on your PC. This is available from Tuned-in. Please email info@tuned-in.org and quote reference KH2000. Andy Pierson has written an informative article introducing this software in our Articles section.

Please note that tuned-in is not optimised for use on Apple Macs.
Please note that tuned-in is not optimised for use via Netscape

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Tuned-in is an online service from Cumbria Contract Services, part of Cumbria County Council.

Whilst Cumbria County Council makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in the documents stored, served and accessed by the tuned-in service, this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for formal advice from the originating bodies or departments of the County Council and its partners.

Cumbria County Council, its employees and agents will not be responsible for any loss, however arising, from the use of, or reliance on this information. Cumbria.gov.uk ("this publication") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.

You should not assume that this publication is error-free or that it will be suitable for the particular purpose which you have in mind when using it. Cumbria County Council assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this publication or other documents which are referenced by or linked to this publication.

In no event shall Cumbria County Council be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether or not advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this publication or other documents which are referenced by or linked to this publication.

This publication could include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication.

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Tuned-in is an online service from Cumbria Contract Services, part of Cumbria County Council.

Tuned in will never wilfully disclose personally identifiable information about its customers to any third party without first receiving that customer's permission, unless necessary for legal reasons.

Tuned-in is committed to protecting the privacy of its website users and the confidentiality of personal information customers provide us with. Information we collect about you or your school/company is used to provide services and process orders.

Please read on for more details about our privacy policy:

We will ensure that all personal information supplied is held securely, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. You have a right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected.

Tuned-in uses the information collected in the following ways: When subscribing we need to know your name, organisation name and address, email address, telephone and fax details. This allows us to process and fulfil your orders and keep in contact with you.

With your consent we may also use your contact information to let you know about enhancements to the site, special offers and promotions. If you would rather not receive this information anymore then you may inform us when subscribing using the option on the subscription form or at any time by e-mail at subscribe@tuned-in.org

We will never sell personal information or share personal information with third parties, unless these are involved to fulfil your order or for necessary legal reasons. Our employees and associated companies are obliged by us to respect confidentiality.

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Frequently Asked Questions
01. Isn't the use of computers going to be a nightmare in terms of organisation, time and resources?
This assumes:
1. that there is a need to have access several machines
2. that computer access needs to be permanently on hand.
The majority of the materials were written with the use of a single computer in mind.
In general, the activities presented on the pupil pages are intended for use as an introduction or follow-up to activities to take place with voices and instruments away from the computer. Clearly, the use of a data projector, or connection to a television screen might be advantageous.

02. How do these materials reflect OFSTED recommendations for good practice?
1. The web materials make plentiful suggestions for musical activity
2. Teaching focuses are clear, and suggested musical learning planned with regard to the full range of pupils' musical development (e.g. opportunities for performing, composing, listening and appraising are clearly set out)
3. Activities build on pupils' prior learning.
4. Materials address differentiation
5. Materials highlight the need to develop technical skills, providing opportunities to practise these. Teacher's notes provide suggestions for developing these (e.g using the voice)
6. Pupils are taught to be informed consumers of music, and are encouraged to listen to music in a critical and analytical fashion.

03. How do these materials relate to other curricular guidelines?
Appropriate and clearly defined links are made with the National Curriculum and QCA guidance in a range of subjects including literacy, numeracy, ICT, RE. and elements of PSHE.

04. How can these activities extend musical opportunities with outside agencies, including County Instrumental Services, and visits by professional musicians and performing groups?
Wherever possible, activities make reference to the work of living composers and the work of professional musicians and education-focussed groups.
For example The Carnival of the Animals is linked to school performances by the Cumbria Instrumental Support Service.

Feel free to use the Comments feature below to feedback on today's session or to ask any questions and Kevin/Sam /Peter will get back to you....

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Eclectic, imaginative, inspirational...you’d be some time trawling through the thesaurus to find a single word to describe the Tuned-In website.

Read the full review online here

We're pleased to announce a whole day course for Gateshead teachers led by Kevin Hamel (author of the critically acclaimed website www.tuned-in.org) and Zozo Shuaibu (professional musician) - a fun, hands-on exploration of the tuned-in resource, offering know-how, support and tips for both the "terrified" and confident teacher.

November 13/14/15 2006
09.00-16.00
Gateshead City Learning Centre (Watermark)
FREE - Contribution to supply cost available

BOOK NOW - PLACES LIMITED
0191 4602900

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Painted Ocean interprets The Rime of the Ancient Mariner through story, music, images, dance and Coleridge's own powerful verse.

Aimed at KS2 pupils, it supports Wider Opportunities by encouraging children to sing, and to learn to play musical instruments.

Children's awareness of musical instruments is promoted through workshop visits to individual primary schools. The workshops are based on the story of the Ancient Mariner, and are delivered by Cumbria Music Service's touring ensembles.

Children will take part in singing traditional sea shanties and specially composed songs during the ensemble workshops.

The workshops are underpinned by
- cross-curricular online resources at www.tuned-in.org,
- an optional resource pack
- opportunities to take part in an imaginative dance project based around The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

There will be opportunities for schools to explore ICT in music through online composition activities involving Audacity and Photo Story.

Painted Ocean coincides with an important exhibition of illustrators of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by the Wordsworth Trust. It is hoped that a number of special events will also take place at museums in Cumbria, celebrating the maritime heritage.

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Holmes Chapel Primary School in Chesire
Westerton Primary School in Wakefield
and St John's Catholic Primary School in Gravesend, Kent.

If we can help out in any way, just get in touch.

....wow, that's some aim.
Check out Gateshead Libraries' Explore Music service, located in The Sage Gateshead. This specialist music service point covers all the genres and is wired, not tired. You can ask them any Q and expect an answer pronto via email/phone/SMS/fax and carrier pigeon.

Text service:: 07624 804064
Website:: http://www.asaplive.com/ExploreMusic/Home.cfm

Hello. I'm Liz.
I work with the Tuned-In team and I will be providing on-line support.
I am a curriculum support teacher with Cumbria Learning Support (Music).

Use the comments link below to get in touch with me. I'll get back with answers to your queries and requests asap.

Friday, November 4, 2005

Seventy-five enthusiastic primary practitioners attended this conference- the first music conference run by Nottinghamshire Local Authority’s School Improvement Service’s Advisory and Inspection Service. The venue is ideal in that among other amenities it houses the education service’s ICT training rooms and as a conference centre has very good technical back up and facilities.

Introduction
Children extend their knowledge of sounds through using ICT to change speech, instrumental and found sounds. They go on to explore possibilities of playing instruments in unconventional ways. This activity helps to develop children’s listening, composition and performance skills

What will the children learn?
Children develop skills in capturing and modifying sound using ICT. They learn to combine these expressively with sounds produced using voices and instruments

Download Lesson template (Word: 50KB)

Introduction
Children use Karaoke software to listen to instruments and to explore orchestral arrangements. They focus on the xylophone, exploring how sounds are made. They go on to research the xylophone on the internet

What will the children learn?
• names of instruments
• to identify instruments in an orchestral arrangement
• how sounds are created on the xylophone
• how the xylophone may be used in descriptive music

Download Lesson template (Word: 44KB)

Please contact YHGfL for your logon details.

We welcome your feedback, comments, questions and ideas.....please click Comments below

Using On-Line Music Resources in the Classroom from Foundation to Key Stage 2
Kevin Hamel, author of the Tuned-in resources will be hosting the above workshop on Saturday October 1st as part of the NAME National Conference 2005. The Conference is being held at The Sage Gateshead from 30th September - 2nd October.

Conference visitors will be invited to access Tuned-in from the work stations within ExploreMusic, Gateshead Council's state of the art specialist music library within the Sage Gateshead.

More information about NAME

More information about ExploreMusic