Whole Class Instrumental Learning Programmes
Whole Class Programmes
groove’n’play Ukuleles Sticks and Songs – click here
groove’n’play Recorders Sticks and Songs – click here
groove’n’play FIFTHS 1 – click here
groove’n’play FIFTHS 2 – click here
groove’n’play Brass – click here
groove’n’play Guitar and Mini Bass – click here
groove’n’play Strings – click here
groove’n’play Woodwind – click here
Rastamouse - click here
groove’n’play - Fiddle Sticks and Songs - click here
Purchasing Options
Option 1:
Schools purchasing TBMH tutor delivery of groove’n’play programmes will benefit from the following:
- Trained TBMH tutor delivery
- Use of the groove’n’play materials for the length of the delivery period
- Access to free groove’n’play inset for any number of school staff
N.B. Attendance at groove’n’play Inset is recommended
Programme Costs for delivery with Tri-borough Music Hub Tutors:
- 1 tutor delivery model for 1 class = £487.50 (per term – 10 sessions)
- 2 tutor delivery model for 1 class = £877.50 (per term – 10 sessions)
NOTE:
- Costings are based on a 45 minute lesson plus set-up
- Instruments can be hired from the Music Hub at a cost of £100 per term (subject to availability)
- See p13 ‘Costs Summary’ for further details about costs for WCIL delivery by TBMH tutors.
- There is no additional licence cost for schools buying-in Tri-borough Music Hub tutors to deliver the programmes. The licence would expire at the end of the TBMH delivery period. If, at a later date, a school chooses to move the delivery to their own in-house teachers, they would be charged £150 per lifetime licence in accordance with ‘programme costs for in-house delivery’ – see next section for more information.
Option 2:
Schools purchasing groove’n’play programmes, to be delivered by the school, will benefit from the following:
- Life-time licence
- Teacher’s book with session plans, audio and visuals
- Access to groove’n’play inset for any number of school staff
N.B. Attendance at groove’n’play Inset is strongly recommended
Programme Costs for in-house school delivery:
Schools can purchase a groove ‘n’ play lifetime licence for each programme as a one-off cost and deliver it in-house. The cost of each licence is £150, plus £50 for CPD.
To purchase a licence for use in schools outside the Tri-borough area, please contact Sally Greaves - sally@sallygreaves.co.uk
Individual programme details
See this DOCUMENT for all instrumental resources and equipment needed to deliver the programmes
Sticks & Songs Series
The Ukuleles, Sticks and Songs programme builds up a class ensemble and incorporates singing (unison to 2 part), playing, improvisation and performance. Ideally suited to Year 2 or Year 3 classes.
The songs cover a variety of musical styles with lyrics that support music learning and understanding. Ukulele parts include open strings and one finger chords with the option to extend to more advanced chords. Basic notation concepts are introduced, together with percussion parts, that start with simple rhythm patterns, with the scope to progress to more complex rhythms through improvisation.
Instruments: Ukuleles, sticks, egg shakers
Featuring: The 50-50 Chance Dance, High-Low-High, Listen, Strummin’ the Blues, Performance Sensation, So Latin
View sample pages from this programme here
Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Sticks & Songs Series
The Recorders, Sticks and Songs programme builds up a class ensemble and incorporates singing (unison to 4 part), playing, improvisation and performance. Ideally suited to Year 3 or Year 4 classes.
The songs cover a variety of musical styles that support learning and understanding as well as linking to other areas of the National Curriculum. Recorder notes are gradually introduced (unison to 2 part). Breathing technique is developed to support both singing and playing. Notation animations support music reading skills for both percussion and recorder parts.
Instruments: Recorders, sticks, egg shakers
Featuring: The Pipe and Drum (Show Them How We Do It), Sometimes, The Talking Bossa Nova, Do It Like You Dig It, Tango in the Bag, Can You…?
Multi-Instrumental Series
FIFTHS is whole class ensemble programme that aims to give KS2 pupils the opportunity to sing and to have a hands-on experience of a variety of instruments. All the songs are stylistically varied with lyrics that have musical relevance. Ideally suited to Year 4 or Year 5 classes.
The programme incorporates learning to read music notation, singing, improvisation and the opportunity to play percussion recorder, guitar, violin and keyboard.
As with all Groove ‘n’ Play programmes, FIFTHS is designed to be accessible, fun, practical in approach, and musically engaging.
FIFTHS can be an instrumental ensemble progression route from the Sticks and Song Series or can be used as an entry level First Access programme.
Featuring: Stick Cup and Pad, The Rap, The Salsa
View first sample page from this programme here
View second sample page from this programme here
Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Multi-Instrumental Series
FIFTHS 2 gives pupils a further opportunity to develop their music skills, technique and understanding through practical music making. All the songs are stylistically varied with lyrics that have musical relevance. Ideally suited to Year 5, Year 6, and Year 7 classes.
The programme continues to build up a class ensemble and incorporates reading music notation, singing, and the opportunity to play percussion, recorder, violin, and keyboard.
In addition, there is the opportunity for existing pupil instrumentalists to play at their own level either following written parts or through improvisation. The vocal element of the programme extends the pupils’ ability to sing in different styles, in parts, and develops their improvisation techniques.
Featuring: The I.T. (Italian Terms) Rap, Talk About Jazz, The Waltz
View first sample page from this programme here
View second sample page from this programme here
Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Instrumental Series
The classroom brass instrumental programme is written for trumpets and trombones. Ideally suited to Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 classes, the Brass programme builds up a class ensemble and incorporates reading music notation, improvisation and performance.
The programme includes pieces that initially cover an instrumental range of trumpet: C-G, trombone: F-B flat. The range is then extended to an octave for more advanced pupils.
All sessions are designed to support the development of music skills, knowledge and understanding. The sessions include warm-ups, rhythm and instrumental exercises with accessible groovy music related to the progression of technique and musical development. Children will be able to demonstrate their musical understanding and learning through performance.
Featuring: Raspberry Rag, Tonight’s Special Guest, Games of Bones, Bring It On, Attitude,
A Little Night Waltz
View sample pages from this programme here Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Instrumental Series
The Strings programme builds up a class ensemble and incorporates reading music notation, improvisation and performance. Ideally suited to Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 classes.
The programme includes ensemble pieces for violin, viola, cello and double bass that cover open strings progressing to basic fingering in 1st position.
All sessions are designed to support the development of music skills, knowledge and understanding. The sessions include warm-ups, rhythm and instrumental exercises with cool and accessible pieces related to the progression of technique and musical development. Children will be able to demonstrate their musical understanding and learning through performance.
Featuring: Foot Tapper Blues, The Quirky Turkey, Manhattan Taxi, Latin Mystery, The Showdown Hoe Down, Pizzicato Swing, Loungin’, A Little Night Waltz
View sample pages from this programme here
Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Instrumental Series
The guitar and mini bass programme builds up a class ensemble and incorporates reading music notation, improvisation and performance. Ideally suited to Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 classes.
The programme includes stylistically varied repertoire. Ranges: mini bass: E-upper A, guitar: E -upper G, basic major, minor and 7th chords, picking (pima) and strumming techniques.
All sessions are designed to support the development of music skills, knowledge and understanding. The sessions include warm-ups, rhythm and instrumental exercises with cool repertoire related to the progression of technique and musical development. Children will be able to demonstrate their musical understanding and learning through performance.
Featuring: Haunted House, Daring Detectives, Fettuccine, Reflections, Attitude, I Wanna Play (In a Band), Groove-E
View sample pages from this programme here Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Instrumental Series
The classroom woodwind instrumental programme is written flutes and clarinets in C. Ideally suited to Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7 classes, the programme builds up a class ensemble and incorporates reading music notation, improvisation and performance.
The programme includes pieces that initially cover an instrumental range: flute D-D’, clarinet G-G’.
All sessions are designed to support the development of music skills, knowledge and understanding. The sessions include warm-ups, rhythm and instrumental exercises with cool and catchy music related to the progression of technique and musical development. Children will be able to demonstrate their musical understanding and learning through performance.
Featuring: Tonight’s Special Guest, Keep It Real, Pizzicato Swing, Bring It On, Slip Slidin’, Latin Mystery, Manhattan Taxi, A Little Night Waltz
View sample pages from this programme here Hear a brief audio clip taken from the resource CD
Rastamouse, Rock Steady Reggae School
The Rock Steady Reggae School is a classroom resource based on the popular animation series, Rastamouse.
Sally Greaves (Groove ‘n Play) has adapted Andrew Kingslow’s music and devised the Rastamouse classroom programme. Ideally suited to Reception, and Year 1 classes.
The programme supports the early stages of music skill development and builds up a class ensemble incorporating sound and symbol, call and response, and action songs.
Pupils have a hands-on experience with ukuleles, egg shakers, bongo drums and wooden spoons.
Sticks & Song Series