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Nature's Orchestra
Investigate the sounds of the wild...
Years: 3, 4, 5, 6
Duration: 30mins
Curriculum Objectives: 4
Subject: Music

Resource Overview
Sometimes, silence can be very loud, such as during this fantastic outdoor activity! Challenge pupils to investigate ‘Nature’s Orchestra’, by listening to what’s around them in a wild area. Children can create sound maps based on the noises, emulate what they’ve heard, and compose their own pieces inspired by the sounds of the wild. A fantastic way to develop musical understanding whilst getting closer to nature, this activity would be ideal for a whole class or an eco- group. It can be as short or in-depth as you make it (and there are plenty of extension ideas given in the plan)!
Curriculum Objectives
- Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression.
- Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions of music.
- Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory.
- Take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team.