Patterns – Islamic Art (Two 50 minute lessons)

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Composing music using Islamic geometric designs as starting points.

Odd One Out – Mexico and USA (30 mins)

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Listening to songs from Mexico and USA and discussing which is the odd one out.

Singing Games – UK and Botswana (50 mins)

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Performing and comparing two children’s singing games: ‘Melon Game’ from Botswana and ‘Good to See You’ from the UK.

Songs of Greeting –  Congo, New Zealand & UK (One or two 50 minute lessons)

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Performing and comparing songs of greeting: a Maori Haka from New Zealand, the ‘Si, Si, Si’ song from the Congo,and the choral anthem: ‘Welcome, viceregent of the mighty king’ from England.

Tempung Ketan – Bali & New Guinea (Either one 50 minute lesson or, with interlocking extension activity, two 50 minute lessons)

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Exploring rindik Gamelan music from Bali and New Guinea.