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Simple arrangements suitable for beginner ensembles in the classroom or in other informal music groups. They meet the needs of the ad-hoc groups of instruments and mixed abilities likely to be found in schools. Very suitable for Key Stages 2 & 3.

These are 3-part arrangements (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.



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Carnival of Venice - 1. The Music

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Score (Flash Audio)

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Part M1

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Part M2

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Part M3

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Part A1

Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Part / A2

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Carnival of Venice - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF Text)

The Carnival of Venice tune may be familiar as the song, "My hat it has three corners". This tune has been used by numerous composers as a theme on which to base sets of instrumental variations, so we are in good company if we use it as a way into improvisation in the classroom! These teachers' notes can be used in conjunction with online playback of individual parts, making the activities easy for non-specialist teachers to explore in the classroom.
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Mozart: Minuetto Allegretto

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart / Score (Flash Audio)

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart/ Part M1

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart / Part M2

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart / Part M3

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart / Part A1

Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart / Part A2
 

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Minuet for the Royal Fireworks -1.The Music

Minuet for the Royal Fireworks / Handel / Score (Flash Audio)

Minuet for R. F./ Handel,/ Part M1, inc high A, B

Minuet for R. F./ Handel / Part M1, no high A, B

Minuet for R. F./ Handel,/ Part M2 (Descant)

Minuet for R. F./ Handel / Part M3 (Bass)

Minuet for R. F./ Handel / Part M3 (Treble Notation)

Minuet for R. F./ Handel / Part A1

Minuet for R. F./ Handel / Part A1 (Low)

Minuet for R. F./ Handel / Part A2

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Minuet for the Royal Fireworks -2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF Text)

Explore rhythmic improvisation with this 'outdoor' music. These teachers' notes can be used in conjunction with online playback of individual parts, making the activities easy for non-specialist teachers to explore in the classroom.
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Portsmouth -1. The Music

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Score (Flash Audio)

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Part M1

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Part M1- Flute

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Part M2

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Part M3

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Part A1

Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore / Part A2

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Portsmouth - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF Text)

Improvising rhythmic and melodic accompaniments and new melodies. Presented with the non-specialist teacher in mind.
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A German Dance -1. The Music

A German Dance / Schubert / Score  (Flash Audio)

A German Dance / Schubert / Part M1

A German Dance / Schubert / Part M1 H

A German Dance / Schubert / Part M2

A German Dance / Schubert / Part M3

A German Dance / Schubert / Part M3 Treble Notation

A German Dance / Schubert / Part A1

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A German Dance - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (PDF Text)

Working in 3/See Get Creative in the Classroom

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Two Folk Dances

Two Folk Dances / Traditional / Score  (Flash Audio)

Two Folk Dances / Traditional / Part M1

Two Folk Dances / Traditional /Part M2

Two Folk Dances / Traditional / Part M3

Two Folk Dances / Traditional / Part A1

Two Folk Dances / Traditional / Part A2

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Sloop John B

This piece is a very good focus for rhythmic improvisation. Keep the rhythmic interest going during long notes and rests in the melody part.

Sloop John B /Traditional / Score  (Flash Audio)

Sloop John B /Traditional / Part M1

Sloop John B /Traditional / Part M2

Sloop John B /Traditional / Part M3

Sloop John B /Traditional / Part A1

Sloop John B / Traditional / Part M3 - Treble


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Two Elvis Presley Folk Songs

The second tune also offers scope for an improvised rhythm part.
 


Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs / Score  (Flash Audio)

Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs / Part M1

Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs / Part M2

Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs / Part M3

Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs / Part A1

Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs / Part A2

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Pieces in this section have all been used in classes with a wide range of abilities. They can be supplied with letter or solfa names added, if required. Custom Arrange / Print



Several pieces on the Flexible Ensembles page may also be of interest, particularly in conjunction with our custom arrangement and printing service.


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