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Provision for Nurseries and Early Years

Music provision, services and opportunities specifically for Nursery and Early Years settings across Derby and Derbyshire

We are committed to providing quality musical experiences to Nursery and Early Years settings and have a well-trained enthusiastic workforce able to deliver programmes and adapt to the needs of schools and classes.

CPD: Making the most of a nursery rhyme

  • Wednesday 6 November, 3.45-5.00pm, online via Teams

Explore how nursery rhymes develop language and music skills through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Learn to create music-making activities from rhymes, and transform them into inclusive performances for all pupils. Access diverse rhymes from around the world and receive a resource pack with teaching notes and classroom activities.

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All Aboard for Music Time

All Aboard for Music TimeThe National Plan for Music Education (2022) states that it would like all pupils to have the opportunity to enjoy live musical performances at least once a year.

All Aboard for Music Time is a 45-minute engaging session including performances on a variety of musical instruments. It features age-appropriate repertoire, games, songs and interactive pupil participation that is ideal for Early Years, Nursery and KS1 settings. 

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Musical Gems

Musical Gems

A 10-week music programme led by a specialist that introduces key concepts such as pulse, rhythm, tempo, pitch, dynamics and silence. There is a strong focus on listening and attention, developing musicianship and exploring the voice, including solo singing.

Whole class sets of instruments are provided and children are encouraged to play together in a musical way, with a focus on beat-keeping and starting and stopping together. Live music is performed by the music leaders who also sing with and to the children unaccompanied.

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