Count Me In
Group performance box pack with CD backing tracks...
10 new exciting pieces for group performance, not for the older generation!
This modern package contains music styles ranging from World, Rock, Blues, Dance, Celtic, Reggae, Salsa, Country & Western.
A totally inclusive package allowing all your pupils to make an enjoyable and interesting contribution to group performances. Levels include 10-14 levels C-F, Higher Still Access, Key Stage 3.
- 130 Master Score Sheets - Photocopy as you please!
- 10 Pieces kids love to play!
- 20 Track Digitally Mastered CD - With/without melody
- Complete class course notes for every piece
- Ideas for composing linked to each piece
- Pupils notes / Teachers guidelines. The pieces are concept-based and have a wide variety of parts for classroom instruments. They include a range of styles and incorporate musical concepts at levels A-E / Access 3
Support for Learning
- Easy to read parts - All the parts are available with note names. Many of the rhythms can be learned by note, enabling the less able student or beginner to make an enjoyable and interesting contribution.
- Progression - The concepts have been repeated in many of the arrangements, allowing the students to progress at a slower pace with lots of reinforcement of the concepts being covered in as many different contexts as possible.
- Age appropriate - Although the instrumental skills required to play the parts are basic, the pieces with the CD backing tracks give the arrangements a contemporary feel and give cues to the instrumentalist.
- Concept sheets - Explanations are given of the concepts and their use within the arrangements. Students can refer to these when completing their personal logs (see below).
- Compositional ideas - Basic ideas are given to help build confidence in handling the 'building bricks' of music.
- Personal logs - Printable listening logs are included for students to record the concepts they are working on. The personal logs have plenty of space for the students to write in.
Examples of Content
- Students can use the melody sheets to play along with the track
- Individual parts allow the class to reconstruct the whole piece - Melody 1 & 2, Drums, Bass Easy, Bass, Drums , Percussion, Piano and Full Score.
- Individual notes for teachers and students make use of concepts and ideas - View Example
- Styles included - World, Rock, Dance, Blues, Celtic, Reggae, Salsa and Country & Western.
David Henderson Director of Music, Hamilton College