Listen and celebrate introduces a selection of 15 pieces from a range of time periods, countries and styles, celebrating the people who wrote the music and offering an immersive experience through active listening and composing activities. As well as supporting National Curriculum objectives for Key Stages 1 and 2, this book will help bring breadth and depth to children's musical experience and understanding, offering a glimpse of the huge variety of music in the world and featuring composers from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Features: * Background information to provide context and inspire * Active listening activities for Key Stages 1 and 2 * Composing activities for Key Stages 1 and 2 * Beautifully illustrated whiteboard displays Please note audio is NOT supplied as part of this resource, but guidance is given on how to find recordings online.

Listen and celebrate Key Stage 3 is designed to help teachers enrich and diversify Key Stage 3 music by introducing a selection of 15 pieces from a range of countries and styles, celebrating the people who wrote the music and offering an immersive experience through active listening and composing activities. As well as supporting National Curriculum objectives for Key Stage 3, this book will help bring breadth and depth to students’ musical experience and understanding, offering a glimpse of the huge variety of music in the world and featuring composers from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Features: • Background information to provide context and inspire • Active listening activities • Composing activities • Guidance on differentiation and assessment • ‘Taking it further’ ideas Online resources: • Display sheets • Information sheets to provide further context • Composition planning sheets • Supporting visual sheets • Links to video clips Please note audio is NOT supplied as part of this resource, but guidance is given on how to find recordings online.