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“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” Albert Einstein

  • Minute of Listening 2.0 Teaching Resources
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    Minute of Listening 2.0 Teaching Resources

    July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

    Listening resources for the Sound & Music Minute of Listening composing project.

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  • NEW! Composing Activities Resource Pack
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    NEW! Composing Activities Resource Pack

    June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

    We have a new composing activities resource pack to download…

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  • NEW! Composition Checklist Booklet
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    NEW! Composition Checklist Booklet

    June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

    Check out our latest downloadable resource to support students with writing their compositions…

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  • Useful Songwriting Resources
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    Useful Songwriting Resources

    June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

    Check out these songwriting resources for teachers and their students!

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  • NEW! GCSE Music ‘Free Composition’ Resource
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    NEW! GCSE Music ‘Free Composition’ Resource

    May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

    Check out our latest downloadable resource to support GCSE students with planning and writing a free composition…

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  • 10 Free Music Classroom Posters
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    10 Free Music Classroom Posters

    May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

    Free Music Classroom Posters to display in your department…

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  • Composing CPD for Primary and Secondary Music Teachers 2025
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    Composing CPD for Primary and Secondary Music Teachers 2025

    May 1, 2025May 14, 2025 Updated onMay 14, 2025

    In-person composing CPD for primary & secondary teachers led by Rachel Shapey coming up in 2025.

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  • 6 Brilliant Composition Resources
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    6 Brilliant Composition Resources

    April 22, 2025June 3, 2025 Updated onJune 3, 2025

    Composition resources to engage and inspire…

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  • Effective Music Composition Teaching in International Schools
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    Effective Music Composition Teaching in International Schools

    February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

    Thoughts on teaching composition in an international school setting…

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  • 5 Engaging Classroom Composing Activities to try in 2025
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    5 Engaging Classroom Composing Activities to try in 2025

    December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

    Try these composing activities to get your students creating music with confidence…

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  • 6 Film Clips to Compose to in the Classroom
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    6 Film Clips to Compose to in the Classroom

    December 3, 2024January 3, 2025 Updated onJanuary 3, 2025

    Check out these brilliant film clips that your students can compose to…

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  • Composing in schools: thoughts on revisiting John Paynter
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    Composing in schools: thoughts on revisiting John Paynter

    November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

    Professor Martin Fautley revisits the work of John Paynter and talks about the importance of composing in the classroom.

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  • 12 School Concert Trips to Book for 2024-25
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    12 School Concert Trips to Book for 2024-25

    August 17, 2024August 18, 2024 Updated onAugust 18, 2024

    12 UK School Concert Trips not to miss in 2024-25

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  • Inspiring Music Education Podcasts
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    Inspiring Music Education Podcasts

    July 15, 2024June 13, 2025 Updated onJune 13, 2025

    Here are 7 of our favourite music education podcasts…

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  • How to Compose a Waltz
    Advice for Teachers | Advice for Students

    How to Compose a Waltz

    July 2, 2024February 6, 2025 Updated onFebruary 6, 2025

    Discover the key features of waltz music!

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  • 5 Fun Ways to Celebrate World Music Day
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    5 Fun Ways to Celebrate World Music Day

    May 13, 2024June 17, 2024 Updated onJune 17, 2024

    How are you celebrating World Music Day on 21st June? Here are 5 ways you can get the whole school involved…

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  • How to Get Started with Composition
    Advice for Teachers | Advice for Students

    How to Get Started with Composition

    April 24, 2024June 18, 2024 Updated onJune 18, 2024

    Get inspired to compose with practical starting points, creative ideas and musical examples…

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  • 8 Top Tips for Organising GCSE Music Composition
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    8 Top Tips for Organising GCSE Music Composition

    April 14, 2024June 12, 2025 Updated onJune 12, 2025

    Music teacher Candice Wood shares her top tips for getting on top of GCSE Music Composition coursework and maximising lesson time.

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