We are the Passengers: Case studies from Schools exploring the MF transition materials

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Teachers lead the way in exploring the new MF transition materials. Learn how this resource has been used to promote cross-phase performing work, communication between schools and formed the basis for music learning in years 6 and 7

Monk's Walk Passenger Journey 2011

Bryngwyn cross phase performance

Bryngwyn School Cross-Phase performance

Across the country teachers are downloading and using the Musical Futures Transition materials, a full set of resources designed to be used by any teacher, non-specialist or specialist based on the song Passenger. The concept is simple. Year 6 pupils experience the song in some way whether it's singing to the backing track, workshopping the song or performing it in public. We have heard stories of non-specialist year 6 teachers singing in 3 parts with their classes and preparing a performance for leavers' assembly.Secondary music specialists using release time from GCSE and A level classes to visit primary schools to help year 6 learn the piece and large scale cross-phase performances between schools.

Monk's Walk Cross-Phase event inspired by the Passenger Resources: Sport, Music and MFL celebration day with 120 primary pupils

This resource logs the experiences of some of our Musical Futures champion teachers exploring the project for the first time and is a guide to just a few of the many ways in which the resources can be personalised and applied in the different contexts of each school. Read a blog by Fiona Sexton from Flegg High School approaching feeder primary schools or read responses from Peter Romhany at Morpeth about trying it with year 7. Hopefully there will be ideas here for everyone! Now added: Ideas for how to use the resources with year 7!

View video from Morpeth School here: http://tempuri.org/tempuri.html