Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast

Send us a textIn Episode 28, we hear an extract of Paul McCreesh and Richard Wigmore’s excellent recent MTA webinar on Haydn’s Symphonies nos.101 and 104, as part of AQA and Eduqas A Level syllabi;Film composer Sacha Puttnam give advice to students and teachers about the process of Film Composition;And Dr Alexis Kallio discusses questions raised in her new book, ‘Difference and Division in Music Education’, with the conversation taking in identity, inclusivity, and… death metal! #CanDoMusic Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textEpisode 27 of Teaching Notes looks at Steven Berryman’s new blogging project, which encourages reflection and debate about a whole host of important articles written about music education; The UK’s best-selling female singer-songwriter, Katie Melua, discusses the art and craft of song-writing, with some tips to overcoming writers’ block; And Vice-Chair of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors, Dr Mick Walker, is on-hand to discuss the huge topic of assessment within education: its purpose, its problems and its future.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns#CanDoMusic© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textCatherine Barker gives a sneak preview of the new MTA Webinars due to start in 2021;And in a special interview for the festive season, John Rutter and Patrick discuss the power of choral singing, compositional approaches to carol-writing, text-setting, and we find out what John’s favourite carols are.#CanDoMusicPresented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn Episode 25 of Teaching Notes, Patrick looks at the pros and cons of teaching in an international school, with Erika Cramp, currently teaching in Phuket, who also introduces The Music Teachers’ Kit, designed to help all those teaching the Cambridge iGCSE;Julian Edwards from Naxos tells Patrick all about the new online resource for Key Stages 1–3, Naxos MusicBox;And MTA President Simon Toyne challenges common perceptions and possible pitfalls regarding the teaching of Classical Music, suggesting new ways to approach it, whilst offering valuable insights.#CanDoMusicPresented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textMTA member Michael Wright discusses the ethics and authenticity of teachers’ choice of music in the classroom; Natalie Witts from the MU returns to talk about the copyright restrictions applicable to teachers’ own resources;And Professor Martin Fautley confronts some big questions in music education, such as the perceived value (or not) of certain genres of music, what “musical quality” means in real terms, and much, much more.#CanDoMusic Presented and produced by Patrick Johnsmedia@musicteachers.org© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn this episode, the artistic director of the Gabrieli Consort and Players, Paul McCreesh, introduces their new “Bach to School” singing resource, exploring the wonderful world of JS Bach’s chorales;Natalie Witts, from the Musicians’ Union, answers questions about music copyright within schools, including crucial information that teachers need to know before embarking on virtual Christmas Concerts;And composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and pioneer of Bhangra, Kuljit Bhamra drops in to explain the music, set the record straight about certain matters, and he suggests some excellent resources.Presented and Produced by Patrick JohnsUseful websites mentioned in the podcastBACH TO SCHOOLBach to School: https://www.gabrieli.com/roar/bach-to-school/ COPYRIGHTThe Copyright Licensing Agency: www.cla.co.ukPRS for Music: www.prsformusic.comPPL: www.ppluk.comThe Educational Recording Agency: www.era.org.ukCopyright & Schools: www.copyrightandschools.orgCopyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/772818/copyright-designs-and-patents-act-1988.pdfThe Musicians’ Union: www.musiciansunion.org.ukGovernment Copyright Advice: www.gov.uk/copyright BHANGRADemystifying Indian Music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY5SLQd6KECnCiLHpFcmrHLVU7Ken6etghttps://www.rukusavenueradio.com/host-kuljit-bhamraMUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: www.musicteachers.org/join-us  © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textEpisode 22 of Teaching Notes begins with Part 2 of an extended interview with composer, writer and TV presenter Howard Goodall, in which he discusses flaws in current assessment of composition, as well as tackling a big question: what is creativity?Plus, Sarah Lambie gives an overview of the Music & Drama Education Awards, the nominations for which are currently open.And, legendary British song-writer Guy Chambers chats to Patrick about the craft of song-writing, including how to get started and potential pitfalls. Produced and presented by Patrick Johns.© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textEpisode 21 of Teaching Notes, the MTA Podcast, is out now!Head of Performing Arts at School 21, Emily Crowhurst tells Patrick about the wonderful music-rich curriculum at her school, which takes students from the age of 4 to 18;Plus, Part 1of an extended interview with composer, writer and TV presenter Howard Goodall, in which he tackles some big issues in music education today, such as what the core subjects on a curriculum should be, and the wider-benefits and long-term gains of a strong music provision in schools.Produced and presented by Patrick Johns.© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textThis episode focusses on KS4 and KS5 composition, with music teacher and coursework moderator Jane Werry offering some dos and don’ts, amongst other great advice.Plus, one invaluable of the UK’s top composers, Bob Chilcott offers invaluable advice to music teachers, about the compositional process.And speech and language therapist Brian Saccente-Kennedy discusses teachers’ vocal health, flagging up the long-term consequences of poor technique, and he gives some important advice for all teachers.Produced and presented by Patrick Johns.© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textKicking off the new term with a new series of Teaching Notes, Patrick talks to MTA President Simon Toyne about changes this term in the Music Classroom, and about the new campaign #CanDoMusic; and we hear from several music teachers about their plans for the lessons.Also, legendary comedian, impressionist, writer and opera translator Rory Bremner tells Patrick about a terrific new audio book he’s been involved in, to help get Years 3–7 into Classical Music.And the UK’s first Professor of Mental Health in Education, Professor Barry Carpenter discusses The Recovery Curriculum, and some crucial aspects of children’s post-lockdown mental health, that all teachers should consider when planning lessons.Produced and presented by Patrick Johns.© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org