{"id":5803,"date":"2026-01-07T11:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/?p=5803"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:50:47","slug":"5803-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/5803-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary Music CLPL 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Primary Music CLPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to share details of our&nbsp;<strong>Primary Music CLPL programme for 2026<\/strong>, offering Glasgow primary teachers high-quality, practical professional learning across a range of music-making approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All sessions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free for Glasgow teachers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No prior musical experience required<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical and classroom-ready<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bookable via CPD Manager<\/strong>&nbsp;(Course IDs listed below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each course runs as a short block of three twilight sessions (3:45\u20134:45pm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfb6 Samba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course ID:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>92665<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;15 January \u00b7 29 January \u00b7 12 February<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a03:45 \u2013 4:45pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Knightswood Primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This practical course explores engaging classroom activities using&nbsp;<strong>samba instruments<\/strong>&nbsp;such as first and second surdos and hand percussion. Participants will develop skills and confidence in leading samba-based activities with a group or class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the three sessions, teachers will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore core samba features including&nbsp;<strong>groove<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>call and response<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in hands-on practical music-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn strategies suitable for whole-class teaching or school samba groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be directed to resources to support ongoing learning and teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Suitable for teachers who already lead (or plan to establish) a school samba band, as well as those looking to deliver whole-class samba lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfa4 Choir<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course ID:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>93484<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;10 February \u00b7 24 February \u00b7 3 March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a03:45 \u2013 4:45pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong>&nbsp;St Mary\u2019s Primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course supports teachers to&nbsp;<strong>lead a choir or singing group<\/strong>&nbsp;in their school, with a strong focus on practical strategies and inclusive approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the three sessions, participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore resources and materials for school choirs and singing groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop confidence in leading singing with groups of pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive advice on&nbsp;<strong>vocal technique<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>ensemble skills<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>organisation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share ideas for establishing or developing a school choir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Suitable for teachers who already lead a choir and for those interested in starting a new school choir or singing group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfbc Recorder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course ID:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>93492<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;25 February \u00b7 11 March \u00b7 25 March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a03:45 \u2013 4:45pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Quarry Brae Primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course equips teachers with the skills and confidence to deliver&nbsp;<strong>engaging group recorder lessons<\/strong>&nbsp;in the primary classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop basic recorder playing techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to read and teach simple notation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore creative, inclusive classroom strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience example lessons and practical teaching approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be signposted to useful resources for teaching recorder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants are asked to&nbsp;<strong>bring their own recorder<\/strong>&nbsp;to each session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf0d World Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course ID:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>93716<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong>&nbsp;22 April \u00b7 6 May \u00b7 20 May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a03:45 \u2013 4:45pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Riverbank Primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This practical course supports teachers to incorporate&nbsp;<strong>different cultures and languages<\/strong>&nbsp;into their classrooms through engaging, inclusive music-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the three sessions, participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn a repertoire of&nbsp;<strong>easy and accessible folk songs<\/strong>&nbsp;from a range of cultures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore songs in different languages, including&nbsp;<strong>French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili and Akan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop confidence teaching songs with&nbsp;<strong>instruments, movement, games and dances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain&nbsp;<strong>background information and historical context<\/strong>&nbsp;to support classroom learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore teaching tips and model lessons suitable for&nbsp;<strong>P1\u2013P5 learners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions are highly practical and designed to support teachers in delivering rich, culturally responsive music experiences that link music, language and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All courses should be booked via&nbsp;<strong>CPD Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please search 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