Musical Gems

Musical Gems has been developed to support the prime and specific areas of learning as set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Influenced by the principles of the Kodaly, activities include rhymes, songs, movement, games and the use of whole-class sets of instruments. Children are introduced to age-appropriate songs with simple melodies and a limited range of notes and there are opportunities for solo singing.

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When we told the children that you were coming again today, everyone cheered! They love the music sessions and sing your songs spontaneously.
Participating school

A typical project includes:

• Fun songs and activities
  Activities that can be used at any point in the day to focus attention, re-energise and improve listening and concentration.
• Musicianship
  Children are introduced to key musical concepts such as pulse, rhythm, tempo, pitch, dynamics and silence which are developed within and across sessions.
• Listening and attention
  Auditory discrimination, memory and sequencing is developed by tuning into sounds and including a number of different percussion instruments.
• Communication and team work
  Children are encouraged to work together, to make choices, state their preferences and recognise their own achievements.
• Spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills
  Movement helps develop the children’s co-ordination and sense of self in space, via action songs, rhythm work and beat-keeping activities.

Book for your school

Schools are encouraged to contact us if they wish to book a programme using the button link below.