Music Appreciation Assemblies
This half-term (June-July 2020), Mr Johnston's assemblies are devoted to music appreciation. We listen to a wide variety of music and try to identify the instruments, the style and the mood of the music. We also close our eyes and talk about what pictures the music conjures up in our heads.
Below is the list of the pieces of music we have listened to each week. You may be able to listen to some of these tracks free (and legally) using Spotify or Youtube and should be able to download them from the usual outlets such as iTunes and Amazon*:
*Please note that The Village Federation is unable to take any responsibility for the content of any websites mentioned. Please ensure you work with your child if they are keen to listen to the music again at home*
| June-July 2020 | ||
| Week 6 |  |
Artist: Coldplay Track: When I Need A Friend |
| Week 5 |  |
Artist: David Bowie Track: Heroes |
| Week 4 |  |
Artist: The Divine Comedy Track: Lucy |
| Week 3 |  |
Artist: Aurora Orchestra Track: Richter: Journey (CP1919) |
| Week 2 |  |
Artist: Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble Track: Pulcherrima Rosa |
| Week 1 |  |
Artist: Salif Keita ft. Cesaria Evora Track: Yamore |
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April-May 2020 |
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| Week 5 |  |
Artist: Queen Track: Don't Stop Me Now |
| Week 4 |
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Artist: R.E.M. Track: Shiny Happy People |
| Week 3 |
See the video at the bottom of the page |
Artist: Beethoven Track: Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy" |
| Week 2 |  |
Artist: Leon Redbone Track: So Relax |
| Week 1 |  |
Artist: Elmer Bernstein Track: The Great Escape - Theme |
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January-February 2020 |
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| Week 1 |  |
Artist: Dave Brubeck Quartet Track: Take Five
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| Week 2 |  |
Artist: Enya Track: Caribbean Blue Album: Shepherd Moons |
| Week 3 |  |
Artist: Danny Elfman Track: Batman Theme Album: Batman: Original Motion Picture Score |
| Week 4 |  |
Artist: Alan Silvestri Track: I'm Forrest...Forrest Gump Album: Forrest Gump Soundtrack |
| Week 5 |  |
Artist: Kris Drever Track: Green Grows the Laurel Album: Black Water |
| Week 6 |  |
Artist: Beethoven Track: Symphony No. 5 1: Allegro Con Brio |
| September-October 2019 | ||
| Week 1 |  |
Artist: Brian Eno Track: An Ending (Ascent) Album: Apollo - Soundtracks and Atmospheres |
| Week 2 | Vision and Ethos Discussion | |
| Week 3 |
Artist: Sigur Ros Track: Gobbledigook Album: Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust |
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| Week 4 |  |
Artist: Penguin Cafe Orchestra Track: Telephone and Rubber Band Album: When in Rome... |
| Week 5 |  |
Artist: Emmanuel Jal & Nyaruach Track: More Power Album: Naath |
| Week 6 |  |
Artist: Martin Lauridsen Track: O Magnum Mysterium Album: O Magnum Mysterium |
| Week 7 |  |
Artist: Ulrich Schnauss Track: Knuddelmaus Album: Far Away Trains Passing By |
