The Primary Music Leader's Handbook is the essential resource for any music subject leader working in a primary setting. It explains and supports with every aspect of the role - defining your vision, curriculum design, assessment, extra-curricular activities, performances, supporting colleagues - and much more besides. Download the online resources here: collins.co.uk/musicleader/download Teachers new to the role or with little musical experience will find an accessible starting point and straightforward explanations of the very basics. Music leaders who are more established will benefit from useful insights into research and thought-provoking points to consider. Regardless of your journey so far, this book will be your best friend, guiding, supporting, and encouraging you to deliver the best music provision that you can offer.

A visually stunning introduction to classical music from piano maestro and bestselling author James Rhodes.

"Rhodes makes classical music accessible, relatable, and exciting. It is hard not to be swept up - Rhodes writes with such enthusiasm and thoughtfulness that readers will be dying to listen to the Spotify playlist he shares ... Rhodes makes history and music come alive. Surreal, psychedelic collages ... make the book an eye-popping visual experience as well. A dynamic and infectious introduction to classical music." - Kirkus

Bach. Mozart. Beethoven. Old guys with curly wigs, right? But trust me: those composers were the original rock stars.

Let me introduce you to some of the most breathtaking and magnificent pieces of music ever created. We'll meet the rebels and revolutionaries who wrote them - did you know Beethoven peed into a chamber pot he kept under his piano? - and find out why they're responsible for every track on your phone today. The world of classical music is going to blow your mind.

So take some time out to listen to the online playlist I've curated for you as you read. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Rachmaninoff and Ravel: the perfect introduction to classical music.

With jaw-dropping artwork and avant-garde design, this visually exquisite celebration of classical music is encased in a stunning slipcase and features a large fold-out poster as well as an accompanying online playlist of the pieces being discussed. It's the perfect gift for older children and adults alike who want to explore classical music, but aren't quite sure where to begin.

So you want to be a pop star. Where do you find a band? How do you get a gig? What's recording all about? And most important - do you look cool? It's all in this book. Get the facts. Then read the story 'The Stormers' and find out what happens when pride gets in the way of making great music. This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

'Eurythmy, if you have heard of it at all, is more than you realize. It is certainly different from how it usually appears...'With no previous training or knowledge required, Sivan Karnieli's handy workbook presents a range of focused, practical exercises to calm, strengthen and centre. Accessible to all, it gives instructions for daily practice that can effectively counteract stress and burn-out, psychological blocks and other symptoms of modern life. Whether you work with these exercises for five minutes or an hour a day, they help harmonize body, soul and spirit, enabling you to find your true self.This straightforward guide to the art of eurythmy has a huge amount to offer everyone. Rather than delving deeply into theory, it invites you to be active and to make an immediate start!

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before streaming music. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of records, cassette tapes, and other ways people listened to their favorite tunes.

Musical engagement has functioned as a sociological activity for humans over centuries, with choirs and music-making groups having existed in different cultures for a great number of years. This book reviews the existing literature on the connections between our sociological behaviours and music engagement. It discusses a recent large-scale study concerned with the influence of group-music activities on children's sociological development. In addition, the potential of music to communicate emotions is part of our everyday experience. The authors focus on emotion induction and briefly discuss recent empirical evidence and theoretical reflections on the nature of musical emotions, the influence of factors on listeners' emotional experience and the link between emotion and aesthetics. Recent findings of brain areas involved in emotional processing of music, issues related to cerebral asymmetry, and the link between emotion and cognition are also discussed. Furthermore, the basic conditions under which musical education can have an optimal impact on the integral development of a child are defined and how these conditions can be implemented in direct practice are determined.

The Music Handbook Level 1 builds on the skills the children learned at Beginner's Level, while still supporting the teacher every step of the way.

30 clear, structured and sequenced lesson plans

Builds on the work begun at Beginner's level

Includes five new rhymes and 14 new songs as well as lots of old favorites

Introduces the children to pitch names, pitch handsigns, rhythm names and notation

Resources section with songs, rhymes, actions and games

Templates for puppets and rhythm activities

The Handbook has 192 pages and includes seven CDs with all teaching and song tracks

Suitable for children aged 5-8 who have completed Beginner's level

*The incredible lyrics to the hit song 'You Will Be Found' from the sensational musical Dear Evan Hansen in a beautifully illustrated full-colour volume.*

When Benj Pasek and Justin Paul set out to write a pivotal song for Dear Evan Hansen, they tapped into their main character's loneliness and allowed him to sing his way out of it. The result was 'You Will Be Found' a song that sets in motion a moment that goes viral in the world of the show.

And then something happened in the world outside the show: Fans loved the song. It connected. It went viral. People found comfort in its message of hope.

This beautifully illustrated edition of the 'You Will Be Found' lyrics is for them, and for anyone on the edge of a new chapter in life. It serves as a reminder to anyone who feels lost or uncertain that, as the song says - you are not alone.

This book offers a simple overview of how children can make music. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Lizzo. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

Designed to support teachers in developing new strategies and pedagogies for teaching music, and for teacher education students requiring a comprehensive overview of the subject Teaching Secondary Music provides a modern and accessible insight into the key issues in music education at secondary level. Focusing on the nature of musical understanding and how to facilitate and assess musical progress, the editors bring together a team of experienced music educators leading the programme of support for the new secondary curriculum. Supported with practical examples, case studies and resources exploring effective practice, Teaching Secondary Music covers the key concepts and approaches which underpin good practice in secondary music education. These include: -How music relates to other curriculum subjects -Ways of implementing newer aspects of the curriculum -The music industry and intellectual property rights -Working with a range of musicians -Using ICT as a tool for musical performance -Developing musical leadership This book is essential reading for PGCE Secondary music specialists and practising music teachers. Jayne Price is the Music Education Coordinator in the School of Education and Professional Development at the University of Huddersfield. Jonathan Savage is a Reader in Education at the Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Features 55 children's favorites: The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn) * Camptown Races * (Oh, My Darling) Clementine * Do-Re-Mi * Eensy Weensy Spider * Hey Diddle Diddle * Hickory Dickory Dock * Humpty Dumpty * John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt * Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly) * Mickey Mouse March * Pop Goes the Weasel * The Rainbow Connection * This Land Is Your Land * Yellow Submarine * more!

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Harry Styles. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

Singer-songwriter Khalid shot to fame with his song "Location". Find out how this singer became a best new artist!

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Taylor Swift started singing and writing songs at a very young age. Now she is a very famous singer - and lots more! How did she get there? This book tells the story of her life.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Bruno Mars. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.