Families

Breaking the Singing Barrier is a free digital resource for music teachers working in early years settings, primary and secondary schools. The resource is brought to you by the ISM Trust in partnership with Voices Foundation, and supported by the Schools Music Association (SMA).

Caroline Hallam shares a fun activity that can be used to work on exploring articulation (making sure the words are really clear) and exploring different vocal qualities and characters.

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If you are learning the songs to the Chimpanzees of Happy Town, you can use these tracks to practice with your class. These are with accompaniment from string quintet only. If you would like to access the songs with introductions, instructions, subtitles and a singer please see the Learn the Songs Playlist.

A playlist of backing tracks without vocals to practice the songs from Giddy Goat, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman

Caroline Hallam teaches us ‘Whale Song’ from The Storm Whale, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Benji Davies.

Caroline Hallam teaches us ‘Run from the Storm’ from The Storm Whale, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Benji Davies.