Coventry Schools' Cultural Cantata
Teaching notes
The Cultural CantataI is a magical, musical tour for young people living in Coventry today; an invitation to sing (dance/play) through the history of our city, and celebrate its characters and culture, from the present day back to the times of the Countess of Mercia. Journey through the ages and experience the war-time blitz; meet Sir Frank Whittle, recall the age of the motor car, the bicycle, celebrate the importance of Coventry’s industrial heritage before arriving in the times of the iconic Lady Godiva.
Here is an opportunity for schools to offer musical experiences to their pupils and exposure to performing which has been understandably lacking in the last two years. However, we should not shy away from the challenges of the Cultutal Cantata. There is much to be gained from engaging with the materials which may seem challenging initially, but with application will pay dividends. Children should be encouraged to have a go!
Here is an opportunity for schools to offer musical experiences to their pupils and exposure to performing which has been understandably lacking in the last two years. However, we should not shy away from the challenges of the Cultutal Cantata. There is much to be gained from engaging with the materials which may seem challenging initially, but with application will pay dividends. Children should be encouraged to have a go!
Use our MUSIC mnemonic - Musicality, Understanding, Singing and Instrumental Skills and Curriculum links - to help you discover the learning potential of each song, and to explore the common musical ideas and concepts running through the cantata.
KS1 pupils should sing/chant the melody/lead part starting with songs 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10 and then work through the parts marked KS1 in the others. Be familiar with as many songs as possible (except 9).
KS2 pupils should aim to learn to sing as many songs as possible (except 9) and divide (wherever possible) for harmony parts. Be familiar with as many songs as possible (except 9).
KS1 pupils should sing/chant the melody/lead part starting with songs 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10 and then work through the parts marked KS1 in the others. Be familiar with as many songs as possible (except 9).
KS2 pupils should aim to learn to sing as many songs as possible (except 9) and divide (wherever possible) for harmony parts. Be familiar with as many songs as possible (except 9).
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Musicality Demonstrating children’s ability to express themselves in music through performance in a choral ensemble (+ instruments).
Understanding Exploring the song’s character/structure and learning to communicate the meaning of the song; how do the parts fit?
Singing skills
Developing specific vocal techniques and styles; breathing, pitching, harmonising, listening to each other. Instrumental skills Improving coordination by clapping and playing percussion rhythmically with control (on the beat, off the beat, in canon).
Curriculum links Letting the learning flow into other areas of the curriculum.
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