MUSIC COMPOSITION KS2

KEY STAGE 2 COMPOSING

KEY STAGE 2 COMPOSING is an exciting classroom resource for teachers delivering composition lessons in the primary school. This detailed and easy-to-understand book was written by a well-known composer who has researched and piloted new methods designed particularly for non-specialists. However, Music Co-Coordinators will also welcome the background information, practical advice and project ideas in the book.

PRACTICAL ADVICE AND EASY EXPLANATIONS FOR MUSIC LESSONS

The Key Stage 2 Composing book explains in simple language how pupils may be guided to create their own new music within the National Curriculum scheme in a fun and creative way . There is a set of six double lessons, enough for a term’s concentrated work. Each of the lesson plans is carefully time-tabled and supported by full notes and explanations.   This is followed by a set of four large-scale projects, each of which may form the work of half a term. There are also six one-off sessions which may be slotted in as required.

PROMOTING MUSICAL CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM

The background material for music composition ks2, is fully keyed to the National Curriculum, goes into details on setting up rooms, which instruments to provide, how to arrange for performances and other useful topics.

KEY STAGE 2 COMPOSING – A RESOURCE FOR NON-SPECIALISTS

This useful publication is available from Amazon as a printed book and from davidstoll.co.uk as a download. The resource can form a basis for your entire music syllabus.  To see some ample pages, click here.

David Stoll has summed up his method of teaching composing in an article for MUSIC TEACHER magazine (Jan 2008).  Please write to request a pdf copy of the article.