Suggested for focussed listening to steady beat KS1 on www.m4t.org

Written for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. Suggested focus for listening at KS1 exploring music made for a purpose, particularly comparing and contrasting Delius' A Song Before Sunrise on www.m4t.org

Written in 1917 initially to honour British artillery in World War I, also features in the film Lawrence of Arabia. Excellent example of music with steady pulse (KS1 & KS2) and also music for specific purpose.

Perhaps the most famous of Novello's compositions, written during World War I. Ideal example of music inspired by wartime and example of contrast between male and female voices (KS1 & KS2)

Fourth movement from Suite No.1 of Russian composer Ippolitov's Caucasian Sketches (1894). A good example of descriptive music, the term Sardar originates from Persia but is used in many parts of Asia to mean a commander or leader.
KS1/2 idea: a good listening exercise would be to ask the children to draw the scene that they imagine from listening to this music. What is it in the music that makes it sound majestic and grand? (instrumentation, texture and pace)

tags: sword dancing, Scotland, Edinburgh, kilt, military, tattoo, folk

Spectacular footage of Scottish marching bands in traditional highland dress, featuring bagpipes and drums.

Spectacular footage of Scottish marching bands in traditional highland dress, featuring bagpipes and drums.