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Folk Song – Serious Fun A workshop exploring how traditional songs (both familiar and unfamiliar) can be used in the classroom, projects, and performance. Content will include fun and easy examples of vocal warm ups; “Instant Results” songs that get people singing in harmony and rounds, very quickly; songs from the British Isles; and folk songs from around the world. Folk song is a way of making children aware of their history, the history and cultures of others, and the role song can play in communities -- the joy people can get from making music together in everyday surroundings. The day will end with an informal jam session for anyone who would like to play, sing or just listen. Led by David Oliver
David is a folk musician and music educator who worked for many
years as a head teacher. He leads workshops in many aspects of folk music,
song and dance, and provides in-service training, CPD, advice, information
and resources for teachers. David is co-author of Folk Voiceworks
and author of English Accordion Music, as well as a Ceilidh
Band accordionist and caller. He is Chair of FolkArts England, and
Director of Folkworks Summer Schools, Lecturer in Folk Music Education for
Newcastle University and Durham University, and a trainer and mentor for
Trinity Guidhall’s KS2 programme.
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30 May 2008
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Singing
Playgrounds (North Kent) An
introduction to innovative way of engaging children in singing as a
natural part of their everyday life. Singing games are used to enable
children themselves to become "Song Leaders" – older children who lead
their peers in singing games in the playground. Singing begins with the
guidance and encouragement of teachers and vocal tutors, and soon an
oral tradition is fostered in the school. Activities focus on vocal
skills development, musicianship, repertoire building and sharing, and
PSHE development, leading to improvements in whole-school singing,
confidence and concentration. “I
love being a song leader. When you have finished singing all the kids
smile.” -Year
6 boy Led
by Ex Cathedra Education 23
June 2008 10.00-4.00
Brompton
Westbrook Primary School, Gillingham Suitable
for any level of experience Singing
Playgrounds (South Kent) See
23 June for workshop details 7
July 2008 10.00-4.00
Briary
School, Herne Bay Suitable
for any level of experience
plus other workshops. see bulletin board for full details.
For more details and to register, contact Nancy Gillio-Terry,Sing Up Area Leader for Kent and Medway at nancy_dot_gillio-terry_at_singup_dot_org
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Nancy Gillio-Terry Sing Up Area Leader - South East 8CSing Up, Workforce Development TeamTel: 07826 552954
Sing Up, the Music Manifesto National Singing Programme, produced by Youth Music with AMV-BBDO, Faber Music and The Sage Gateshead supported by Government.