A look at the brass instruments within the orchestra and there contribution. Great links, pictures and notes to question, discuss and debate.

This session takes a look at the Renaissance period and the explosion of culture through the arts. The affects this had on music and composers of the period. It also looks at the start of the orchestra.

Session 9 takes a deep look at the classical period with great links, notes, pictures questions and debate. We look at composers, instruments, orchestra’s and styles of the period and the reasons behind these changes prompting great debate and discussion.

Session 2 takes an overview with great links pictures, discussion and debate at music from the start to where we are today and how important music is in our lives. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

In this final session we look at the development of music in the 20th century and include modern composers such as Hanz Zimmer, Mike Oldfield, Vangelis and Ennio Morricone. The notes once again prompt some great debate and discussion with the class.

In session 17 we look at the modern era with the invention of film and a change in technique. A composer we look at is Debussy. This is another explosion of culture in history and music. Great links and good debate and discussion brought to life in the classroom with the notes that accompany this session.

A look at the instruments within the orchestra and there contribution. In this session we look at the piano, synthesizer and guitar. Great links, pictures and notes to question, discuss and debate.

A look at the percussion instruments within the orchestra and there contribution including tuned and untuned percussion. Great links, pictures and notes to question, discuss and debate.

Session 3 takes a look at very early music and how it progressed to the middle ages with great links pictures, discussion and debate in music and culture from the start. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

Session 7 takes a look at the baroque period, further development of the orchestra and music of this period, with great links pictures, discussion and debate in music. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

A look at the German born composer, his music and life together with interesting facts from this period. The notes for this PP give great guidance and prompt some super debate and discussion.

In session 11 we look at the romantic period with another cultural change and views on life just after the industrial revolution. Poets such as Wordsworth and composers like Chopin appeared with a much more romantic view of the world which was reflected in the works of this period. The notes and guide provide great prompts for debate and discussion on this period.

Session 12 takes a deep look at the string section and individual string instruments within the orchestra. Great links and pictures throughout the PP and some great points for debate and discussion.

A look at the woodwind instruments within the orchestra and there contribution. Great links, pictures and notes to question, discuss and debate.

A look at the great composer and the influences of this period with great links, pictures and notes to prompt great debate and discussion during this period.

Session 4 looks at the two paths in Europe at this time. Secular and sacred music influencing each other with great links pictures, discussion and debate in music. The Church, gregorian chants and medievel composers. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

Session 6 takes a look at the composer Monteverdi with great links pictures, discussion and debate in his music and life. Composing in this period and the influences of the time. The notes guide us through the powerpoints with super questions etc. Leading to a deeper understanding of the history of music.

These Ks2 power points are designed to drip feed information and understanding of music through questions, debate and discussion. There are notes to accompany the powerpoints and some great links. The lessons are designed in such a way that each Powerpoint can take several lessons with discussion and often link to expected learning in Ks2 history. The lessons follow the expected learning of music in Ks2 and follow the national curriculum. These are very relaxed lessons with interesting facts, people and social settings through history and take us right up to the modern day composers and music technology. This first set of sessions looks at: Where music came from. What it is. How we harnessed sound and early music BCE.