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Resources for Modelling Informal Learning with World Fusion Music
Resources for Modelling Informal Learning with Classical / World Music
Modelling Aural Learning resources
Modelling Aural Learning resources
Musical Futures is an approach to music teaching and learning that is underpinned by pedagogies developed from informal learning and non-formal teaching approaches to classroom music. These *NEW* Premium Resources have been created with these pedagogies in mind, and include many of the key principles of Musical Futures.
Our *NEW* Just Play Playalong Premium Resources are designed as an add-on to...
Our *NEW* Chair Drumming Premium Resource is intended as an add-on to existing...
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Our *NEW* Just Play Playalong Premium Resources are designed as add-ons to...
Everything you need as you get started with using Musical Futures in your context
The definitive guide to large group music making with your students
Using real world learning processes to engage all students
Strategies for getting everybody vocalising in your classroom
Drawing on what they have learnt so far, students compose their own music
Just Play is a new skills building approach from Musical Futures for any teacher who wants to make music with their class. Just Play training offers music CPD plus easy-to-use resources which is suitable for:
Any teacher of years 4-6:
This approach to music teaching has been designed and scaffolded for general classroom teachers who don’t consider themselves to be music specialists. No previous musical experience necessary!
Primary music specialists:
Just Play can be adapted for use with a range of instruments or to build on Whole Class Ensemble Tuition
Secondary music teachers:
This is a great way to build basic instrumental skills on a range of instruments commonly found in the secondary classroom and is ideal for use with years 7-9.
Our *NEW* Just Play Playalong Premium Resources are designed as an add-on to...
Our *NEW* Chair Drumming Premium Resource is intended as an add-on to existing...
*** Click to read more about Just Play or scroll down to buy the Just Play...
Our *NEW* Just Play Playalong Premium Resources are designed as add-ons to...
Our Songwriting Resource is designed to support teachers and students with...
How can you embed Musical Futures into teaching for exams classes? Exam board...
A warm up activity that helps students understand the creative potential of...
Relating workshopping approaches to the curriculum
Advice, guidance and support for delivering Musical Futures
Advice, guidance and support for delivering Musical Futures
Advice, guidance and support for delivering Musical Futures
Advice, guidance and support for delivering Musical Futures
Students learn how to vocalise basslines, chords and melodies to build a vocal...
Students use their voices to recreate a song of their choice
A collection of singing warm-ups for the Find Your Voice Approach
Just Play is about whole class music making. Donât forget to include some...
Just Play is about whole class music making. Don’t forget to include some...
A resource pack for Clocks designed by Musical Futures Champion Teacher Kirsty...
Find out how your school can get involved in this global action research...
An introduction to the ‘Passenger’ Resources
Resources for teachers to use in the classroom
Ideas for how to use the Passenger Resources with primary children
Musical Futures approaches work brilliantly with ensembles as well as in the classroom and there are some great examples of instrumental teachers applying the pedagogy to one to one tuition too.
An introduction to samba by one of the original Musical Futures pathfinder teams
...An introduction to taiko drumming by one of the original MF pathfinder teams
User-generated content from Musical Futures’ annual CPD conference
MLR 2016: Open Space Sessions
An Orchestras Live project, led by Andy Smith and...
MLR 2016: Open Space Sessions
MLR 2016: Open Space Sessions
This page contains resources associated with the Musical Futures workshops at...
As part of our partnership with Trinity College London, we have produced a...
A selection of articles from international academics about how informal learning...
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Musical Futures Australia
Musical Futuers Canada
Musical Futures works with international affiliates and partners to collaborate, share and exchange effective practice, and build online communities. Read more…
