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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Issue 82: Welcome to the Jungle
Well, hi there everyone! It’s been a bit of a packed week last week, and this weekend was pretty full on too, so I’ve got just the two posts for you this week. Last week was the usual teaching round, … Continue reading
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Issue 82: Hot Cross Buns
This was the perfect seasonal vehicle for my year 3 ukulele and recorder class. So far we have concentrated on the notes C B A G on the recorder and our current project on ukuleles is getting to grips with … Continue reading
Issue 82: The Pace Egging Song
Pace Egging is an old Easter tradition in Northern England, where local villagers, known as “the Jolly Boys” would dress up in disguises and act out a play, very much in the style of the “Mummers”, which I’ve always associate … Continue reading
Issue 81: Welcome to the Jungle
Welcome – the weekend has nearly ended and next week is nearly here. To my amazement, I have managed to get issue 81 of the Music Jungle posted inspite of every impediment and distraction that has filled the weekend – … Continue reading
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Issue 81: www.singforpleasure.org.uk
Years and years ago I bought a set of songbooks from “Sing for Pleasure”. Their website is here: http://www.singforpleasure.org.uk/ and you can buy the booklets individually from a few pounds each. The investment was Well Worth the Money! Although there is … Continue reading
Issue 81: Rainy Day Song
I found a great little song on this blog: http://www.meyersmusicactivities.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/this-elementary-choral-arrangements-for.html Don’t just stop here – go to the blog and discover the dance/game, sung ostinato, and composition activities in the original post. Brilliant! Guess what I’m going to be doing all … Continue reading
Issue 81: Music for falling asleep
Recently I have been woken in the weeny small hours of morning by urban foxes that come and yelp under our bedroom window at three in the morning. We also have a neighbour who works shifts; he is as quiet … Continue reading
Issue 80: Welcome to The Music Jungle
Did I mention that it’s exam season? Sure I did! Last Saturday I accompanied two young violinists (they passed!). Today (Saturday again) I accompanied another beginner violinist. Last Thursday I spent two half hours teaching Trinity aural at grade 7 … Continue reading
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