CREATE Tin Whistle (North East)


Event Details

This event is running from 26 February 2025 until 26 March 2025. It is next occurring on February 26, 2025 3:30 pm


CPD Manager Linkhttps://glasgow.cpdservice.net/Staff/Courses/view.aspx?id=88608

Course Id: 88608   Course Ref: AATinW2

Aim : The course is aimed at teachers who currently lead, or plan to establish, a school tin whistle group, but is also suitable for teachers looking to deliver whole class lessons.

Aims:

·       To learn the basic notes of the tin whistle.

·       To learn some simple tunes that can be played with children alone and in              groups.

·       To learn how to lead a group and play arrangements catering for different              levels of ability.

To develop general knowledge of the tin whistle and it’s history.

Content: During this series of three twilight sessions, two Create YMI tutors will lead participants in practical activities that will cover the following:

·       History of the tin whistle.

·       First steps in playing the tin whistle.

·       Learning basic music notation and how to teach it.

·       Guidance on how to teach whistle, step by step.

·       Teaching the whistle to small groups or classes.

·        How to incorporate differentiation within a group setting.

Plenary to look over any music or questions participants may have.

Notes : If you have any questions about the course, please contact gw16wiszniewska@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk