Musical Explorers

Musical Explorers builds on Musical Gems with simple songs, rhymes and games that encourage children to develop increasing vocal control and a greater understanding of pitch.

Whole class sets of percussion instruments are used to explore timbre, keep time to a steady beat, practise playing together in a musical way and perform rhythmic ostinati. The second half of the programme introduces pitched button bells, some chime bars, stick notation and leads to small group performances. 

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A typical project includes:

• Fun songs and activities
  Activities that can be used at any point in the day to focus attention, re-energise and improve listening and concentration.
• Musicianship and instrumental skills
  Key musical concepts such as pulse, rhythm, tempo, pitch and dynamics are introduced to children through songs, rhymes and whole class sets of instruments.
• Listening skills and attention
  Auditory discrimination, memory and sequencing is developed by tuning into sounds, playing and hearing a number of different instruments.
• Exposure to live music
  Children are played live music and are encouraged to talk about their experience using newly learnt vocabulary.
• Spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills
  Age appropriate activities and action songs help develop children’s movement, co-ordination movement and beat-keeping.

Book for your school

Schools are encouraged to contact us if they wish to book a programme using the button link below.