Composing
through Literacy
This
practical, multi-media one-day course will explore composing in the classroom,
focusing on how literacy can be used to stimulate creativity in music.
The course will demonstrate the exciting new resources Sing
me a Story and 
Sounds
Creative, and include video excerpts demonstrating real practice.
The course is designed for music co-ordinators and general class teachers
of key stages 1 and 2, as well as advisers and inspectors working in the
primary phase.
This
practical, multi-media one-day course will explore composing in the classroom,
focusing on how literacy can be used to stimulate creativity in music.
The course will demonstrate the exciting new resources Sing
me a Story and Sounds
Creative, and include video excerpts demonstrating real practice.
The course is designed for music co-ordinators and general class teachers
of key stages 1 and 2, as well as advisers and inspectors working in the
primary phase.Course aims
- Demystify composing and exemplify progression
- Illustrate how literacy can be used as a starting point for composing
- Explore exciting new resources recently commissioned by ACCAC (Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales)
- Demonstrate ways of managing composing with whole classes and groups
- Offer strategies for assessing and recording achievement in composing
Musical instruments for the day will be supplied by LMS Music Supplies. LMS displays a vast array (i.e. a VAN LOAD!) of quality classroom instruments and teaching resources. You are encouraged to try these out - PLEASE DO TOUCH!
Programme