Following the success of the composing resource at Key Stage 3 and 4 on NGfL Cymru a new series of resources was commissioned to encourage pupils to compose creatively in Key Stage 2. The resource is designed for teachers who are not experts in the field of music and learners can work through the activities independently. There are six themes:
- Recycling
- Work
- Transport
- Healthy Eating
- Celebrations
- Seasons
In each unit there is an opportunity for learners individually, with a partner or group to perform, compose and appraise but with main emphasis on developing a composition and following a specific brief. Many units provide opportunities for learners to improvise on their own instruments or classroom instruments. Above all pupils have the opportunity to plan and explore different musical areas. Some units use graphic scores while others encourage the learners to record their compositions with specific reference to use of pitch.
There will be opportunities for learners at the end of each unit to reflect and evaluate their compositions and more important to perform to their peers.
The resource was authored by Owain Gethin Davies and developed by Tinopolis on behalf of the Welsh Government.











