Key Stage: 1

Description

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BBC School Radio Broadcast - 7 episodes

Episode length - 20 minutes

Developing music skills for children aged 5 to 7 through singing together and exploring a range of music activities.

"Sun, sea and song", is a music series based around the theme of the sea. The songs in the programmes help to illustrate the adventures of the presenter, Nigel and his friend, the ship's monkey, Suki. There is also an extract of a fairytale in every episode for the children to listen to. Each programme can be used alone or as part of the series. You can also put the songs together to make your own performance.

Music skills include: high/low/different paces/ timbre/ texture; structure (phrase, chorus, verse); breathing, posture, articulation, sound projection; practicing, rehearsing and presenting performances with an awareness of the audience; listening and recalling sounds with increasing aural memory; rehearsal and performance tips; singing songs in unison and in two parts, with clear diction, control of pitch, a sense of phrase and musical expression; call and response.

1 - The Big Ship Sails on the Ally-Ally Oh

We follow Nigel and Suki's adventures, as they set sail, in seach of treasure. We also hear the first extract of the story, "The Fisherman and the Magic Fish". Focus: rests, fast and slow.

2 - There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea

Suki and Nigel continue their adventure at sea. Suki tries to catch a stowaway frog! We also hear the second extract of the story, "The Fisherman and the Magic Fish". Focus: making the phrase longer.

3 - My Ship Rolls Over the Ocean

Sukii and Nigel are caught in a big storm! The waves get rougher and rougher, until the thunder and lightning is just overhead. We also hear the third extract of today's story "The Fisherman and the Magic Fish". Focus: call and response; getting louder - crescendo.

4 - Suki Over the Ocean

Suki and Nigel row out to Golden Island to find treasure. On the way, Suki does some fishing and catches some interesting things! We also hear the first extract of the new story, "The Golden Crab". Focus - repetition; different rhythms.

5 - A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea/ Row Boys Row

Suki and Nigel arrive on Golden Island. They reach a cave which magically opens. We also hear the second extract of the story "The Golden Crab". Focus: fast and slow.

6 - When I Was One I Sucked my Thumb

A pirate themed episode. We also hear the final extract of the story "The Golden Crab". Focus: Jumpy, energetic rhythm; repetition.

7 - Rehearsal and Performance (songs 1-3)

Warm up; sing "The Big Ship Sails on the Ally-Ally Oh!", "There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea" and "My Ship Sails Over the Ocean. Focus: performance.

 Notes taken from BBC School Radio website. Full teacher notes are included with this resource.

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