Imagine - recorded music linked to any theme for the classroom all at the touch of a button. This new section of the LMP website has an immense range of free listening with music of different styles and genres to support classroom themes (see sample page). In addition to a comprehensive list of topics, there is music to support comparisons of musical elements, the QCA units, assemblies and non-curriculum themes such as 'Clearing Away'. The cost for membership is £15 to cover a set up fee and initial 12 months membership. This can be paid on receipt of invoice or arranged by BACs (Bank automated Clearing system). Mention if you would like to pay by BACs in your correspondence. Annual renewal of membership is only £10 for those paying through standing order or direct debit.
Members:please sign in using the LOGIN FORM to the left, then click here for Listening Links
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LMP provide support materials through this website and publications for schools and universities around the country. Their main focus is support for the generalist music teacher in primary and the early years, as well as support for music ICT from early years to Key Stage 3.
LMP's popular publications offer easy to read guides to games and projects in music, for the generalist as well as specialist music teacher. See Publications for furtherb details regarding purchase and price.
The new (2006) DfES document 'Letters and Sounds' was circulated to schools and early years settings in May for implementation by September 2008 as part of the National Strategy.
Phase One emphasis the importance of sound awarness and exploration through talking and listening and makes links to developing phonics from early years to the end of KS1 (e.g. Listening Walks, matching instrument sounds, action songs, rhythm and rhyme, musical corners, animal noises, songs, clapping sounds).
These links are based on good practice in music education and relate very closely to the publications and work of music educators such as LMP, for instance the work on Sound Gardens (see LMP Home page), The Red Folder , the Early Years Music Cards all published by LMP.
The Little Book of Music was written by David Wheway of LMP for Featherstone Publication
For support and training on Phase One of Letters and Sounds, or for help on developing a Sound Garden
