Music
Developing themes through the music medium gives pupils the opportunity of using a language common to all, which it is only possible to achieve through the creative process. During a cre8.ed workshop pupils will be taught a number of musical skills which will empower them to express their own ideas. Working from word text to a musical representation gives pupils a personal involvement. The process involved in group work, individual composition and performance produces personal affirmation, teamwork and a clearer idea of self expression.
cre8.ed musicians and singers are experienced professionals (classical, world, pop composers) with considerable expertise in performance and production. All have experience of working in schools. They are trained to deliver cre8.ed’s unique methodology, combining responses to biblical texts with a commitment to fulfilling the requirements of music, as well as PSHE, Citizenship and RE, depending on the project specifications.
cre8.ed’s musicians can come into school and work with pupils either on their own or with other artistes from other disciplines. Contact us with your request.
For Key Stages 1-2, 3-4 or Post 16, any of cre8.ed’s themes for Religious Education, Citizenship and Values Education can be approached through music as a single discipline or in combination with dance, art and/or drama.
Each project uses different music activities that are designed to achieve National Curriculum targets. Workshops are fun, thought-provoking and inspiring, a memorable time for pupils and teachers. We hope that these projects will inspire and encourage schools and our musicians are happy to involve teachers in the delivery of their chosen project or to be observed as part of teachers’ professional development.
“We were very impressed by the input the cre8.ed team made into our Arts week. St. Josephs is a school with a wide ability range and the students have many additional problems, however Fru, Steve and Adam were able to engage all the students at the appropriate level. The choice of an Aboriginal dreamtime story for the performance fitted in with, and complemented the other activities we ran at the school. The final performance was watched by parents and governors and was thoroughly enjoyed.”
Janet Stanley, St Joseph’s School, Cranleigh