"I learnt more about music today than I've ever done in my life" (Teacher, Moor Hall Primary).
Would you like to become more confident in delivering music as a whole school? Many primary teachers are not music specialists, and the thought of teaching music can be daunting to say the least. Many feel they just can't do it with all the other pressures teaching brings. But with a little training, it can be seen that music is not an alien language but a very logical one.
Richard qualified as a primary teacher in 1997, but now works as a freelance conductor and musician. Collecting a vast array of ideas, concepts and resources, Richard has developed and raised the profile of music within schools, enabling children to become much more musically literate.
If you would like a more inclusive approach to music, and see how it is possible for ALL children to become musically literate, then allow him to share his skills and enthusiasm with your staff. This approach will ensure that music is made approachable to all, cover basic rhythmic knowledge, notation, duration, the stave, combining rhythm and pitch, using chords/harmony and composing skills.
These methods are guaranteed to engage the children by:
Contact Richard for more information on what is offered.
Whole day/half day insets available
Twilight taster sessions
Sample teaching/children's workshops/team teaching also available.
*Richard will also offer training in vocal work, and developing confidence in training your class or choir to improved their technique. This can be booked in conjunction with the 'Shining Voices' strand of www.scchoirs.org.uk, where Richard is Artistic Director.
Further Testimonials:
"Enthusiastic approach with simple, basic teaching" (Head Teacher, Moor Hall).
"I loved the simplicity of it and feel more confident..." (Teacher, Moor Hall Primary).
"I enjoyed the practical aspect. Always good to do the things you will be asking the children to tackle." (teacher, Coppice Primary).
"I found it all very useful, and the fact that it made music seem accessible for all, including me." (teacher, White House Common Primary).
Would you like to become more confident in delivering music as a whole school? Many primary teachers are not music specialists, and the thought of teaching music can be daunting to say the least. Many feel they just can't do it with all the other pressures teaching brings. But with a little training, it can be seen that music is not an alien language but a very logical one.
Richard qualified as a primary teacher in 1997, but now works as a freelance conductor and musician. Collecting a vast array of ideas, concepts and resources, Richard has developed and raised the profile of music within schools, enabling children to become much more musically literate.
If you would like a more inclusive approach to music, and see how it is possible for ALL children to become musically literate, then allow him to share his skills and enthusiasm with your staff. This approach will ensure that music is made approachable to all, cover basic rhythmic knowledge, notation, duration, the stave, combining rhythm and pitch, using chords/harmony and composing skills.
These methods are guaranteed to engage the children by:
- improving musical ear and memory;
- appealing to visual learners through colour and pattern;
- developing a solid sense of rhythm and pulse
- avoiding confusion - showing the whole musical concept;
- improved pitch matching through singing the solfege system, and colour-coded notes
- developing good musicianship skills;
- giving opportunity for meaningful composition work;
- ensuring ALL children develop a fuller musical knowledge.
Contact Richard for more information on what is offered.
Whole day/half day insets available
Twilight taster sessions
Sample teaching/children's workshops/team teaching also available.
*Richard will also offer training in vocal work, and developing confidence in training your class or choir to improved their technique. This can be booked in conjunction with the 'Shining Voices' strand of www.scchoirs.org.uk, where Richard is Artistic Director.
Further Testimonials:
"Enthusiastic approach with simple, basic teaching" (Head Teacher, Moor Hall).
"I loved the simplicity of it and feel more confident..." (Teacher, Moor Hall Primary).
"I enjoyed the practical aspect. Always good to do the things you will be asking the children to tackle." (teacher, Coppice Primary).
"I found it all very useful, and the fact that it made music seem accessible for all, including me." (teacher, White House Common Primary).
