{"id":11460,"date":"2026-06-18T15:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/?p=11460"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:57:38","slug":"a-musical-journey-across-our-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/2026\/06\/18\/a-musical-journey-across-our-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Musical Journey Across Our Classes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfb6 A Musical Journey Across Our Classes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s\u00a0been a busy and creative time in our music sessions, with learners across the school exploring sound,\u00a0rhythm\u00a0and technology in exciting ways.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf29\ufe0f Primary and\u00a0Lammermuir\u00a0Classes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Our younger learners had great fun bringing songs to life. We sang\u00a0<\/span>Mr Macarella<\/span><\/i>\u00a0with enthusiasm and explored the sounds of weather through\u00a0<\/span>I Hear Thunder<\/span><\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Rain\u00a0Rain\u00a0Go Away<\/span><\/i>. Using a range of instruments\u2014including drums, thunder drums,\u00a0rainsticks\u00a0and accordion\u2014students experimented with\u00a0<\/span>loud and quiet sounds<\/span><\/b>, creating their own imaginative soundscapes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb5 Pentland Class<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Loopimal interface (c) Yayatoy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pentland class combined music and technology to create pieces that were both energetic and calming. Using the\u00a0Loopimal\u00a0app on iPads, learners built lively beats by swiping shapes onto a timeline, creating music to move to. Afterwards, they used the Bloom app to compose gentle, peaceful soundscapes, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The interface of the Bloom app. A tap creates an circle and corresponding sound that then gently repeats and fades like ripples in a pond. (c) Generative Music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\ud83e\udd41 Secondary Cross-Class Groups<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Our secondary learners explored music in a hands-on and playful way using\u00a0boomwhackers. They investigated how sound is created by looking,\u00a0listening\u00a0and experimenting\u2014tapping the tubes on their bodies and classroom surfaces to produce different tones. They also stepped into the world of digital music production, creating\u00a0<\/span>uptempo\u00a0backing tracks in GarageBand<\/span><\/b>, experimenting with genres from rock to house.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0Soundbeam\u00a0Adventures<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Soundbeam switches, sensor and console (c) Soundbeam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A highlight this term has been the introduction of our new\u00a0<\/span>Soundbeam\u00a0kit<\/span><\/b>. After staff training, students had the chance to explore this innovative technology, which uses switches and infrared beams to create music. One of the most popular activities was the\u00a0<\/span>Jungle scenario<\/span><\/i>, where students triggered animal sounds and video clips while using\u00a0Soundbeams\u00a0to play flute and percussion sounds.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This exciting new resource has already been a big hit, and\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0looking forward to developing our skills and creativity with it even further next year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s\u00a0been wonderful to see creativity,\u00a0curiosity\u00a0and collaboration shine through music across all classes! \ud83c\udfb6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Therapy Continues to Inspire<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Around the school, our Music Therapists,\u00a0<\/span>Sophie and Ellie<\/span><\/b>, continue their fantastic work with the children, providing engaging and meaningful sessions that encourage communication, self-expression, and wellbeing. Through music-based activities, children are given opportunities to explore sounds, develop social skills, and build confidence in a supportive and nurturing environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alongside this,\u00a0<\/span>Charan\u2019s Dance Therapy<\/span><\/b>\u00a0sessions\u00a0remain\u00a0as popular as ever. The children thoroughly enjoy taking part in movement-based activities that promote creativity, coordination, and self-confidence while offering a fun and energetic way to express themselves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our\u00a0<\/span>school choir<\/span><\/b> has also continued to flourish, helping children grow in confidence when using their voices. By taking turns using the microphone, pupils are developing their speaking and singing confidence, while action songs and call-and-response activities encourage participation, listening skills, and teamwork. It has been wonderful to see the children engage with the<\/span> opportunities to perform and take part.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These therapeutic and creative opportunities continue to make a positive impact across the school, helping children develop confidence, communication skills, and a love of music and movement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfb6 A Musical Journey Across Our Classes\u00a0 It\u2019s\u00a0been a busy and creative time in our music sessions, with learners across the school exploring sound,\u00a0rhythm\u00a0and technology in exciting ways.\u00a0 \ud83c\udf29\ufe0f Primary and\u00a0Lammermuir\u00a0Classes\u00a0 Our younger learners had great fun bringing songs to life. We sang\u00a0Mr Macarella\u00a0with enthusiasm and explored the sounds of weather through\u00a0I Hear Thunder\u00a0and\u00a0Rain\u00a0Rain\u00a0Go Away. … Continue reading A Musical Journey Across Our Classes\u00a0<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15004,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[151,7574,7571,7569,7572,7575,7573],"tags":[11187],"class_list":["post-11460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-duntarvie","category-glendevon","category-hopetoun","category-lammermuir","category-lomond","category-ochiltree","category-pentland","tag-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15004"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11460"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11462,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11460\/revisions\/11462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/beatlieblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}