Introducing 'Musical Futures' and informal learning in Music

This short video introduces some of the ideas which form the basis of Musical Futures. After watching the video, discuss as a class the benefits and problems which might be associated with informal learning in Music.

Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity

Jimmy Reid's Rectorial Address, Glasgow University, 1971

Jimmy Reid's Rectorial address has been described as the greatest speech since Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

He'll Have To Go

This is Ry Cooder's lovely version of the Country song, 'Hell Have to Go', by Joe and Audrey Allison. Notice the change of meter and some additional bars at the ends of verses.



The sheet music for this song is available in 101 Country Hits For Buskers.

Calum Scott contraptions

Calum Scott's work in electro-acoustic music on Vimeo

My little animation

Here is an idea that gives young people the opportunity to integrate images, storyboard, music and art and design in an engaging way.
Several still images were captured with a digital camera and uploaded to Windows Movie Maker. Music was then added and each picture was edited to create the effect of animation. The result is very rough but involves a large number of Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes in Language, Numeracy, Art and Design, Drama and Music. Can you think of any more?

Petrushka

Stravinsky's Ballet 'Petrushka' is occupying my mind at the moment. I believe that children could really enjoy doing some work with music and images around the story or even parts of the story. This little animated film is from the part in the story when the three dolls , Petrushka, the ballerina and the Moor are brought to life by the magician.