https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment Some activities to engage with at this strange time, and to prepare you for the next steps in your musical journeys en-us 2020-04-10 09:04:09 UTC 2026-01-04 06:44:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3bc.png rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501733748 Learn about the musical life of one of the most famous minimalist composers]]> 2020-04-10 09:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501733748 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501737700 Not ready to say goodbye to the eighteen set works? You might want to take the exam in the Autumn series or even next summer? Here are some tips.]]> 2020-04-10 09:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501737700 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501741513 Dr Tom Pankhurst makes amazing resources so I don't have to - here is a comprehensive list of things you can do to prepare for University.]]> 2020-04-10 09:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501741513 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501746648 Ridiculous! You are musicians - get practising! Watch Nicola Benedetti for some inspiration.]]> 2020-04-10 09:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501746648 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501749351 I read an article the other day on familiarity in music (see link to 'Why do we listen to music?'), but here are the Guardian's 100 best albums of the 21st Century. This should pass a few hours for you.]]> 2020-04-10 09:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501749351 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501754710 It's a bit more cultured than Netflix.]]> 2020-04-10 09:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501754710 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501758306 A great article on how our brains work (referenced in my 'Broaden your horizons' post)]]> 2020-04-10 09:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501758306 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501761496 We study the Eduqas syllabus, which you can find here.
There are three main foci for the exam: the development of the symphony between 1750 and 1900, musical theatre, and 20th century art music. (These are areas of study A, C and E - ACE!)]]> 2020-04-10 09:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501761496 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501768803 A strong theoretical background and everything in music will seem easier. Short term pain - long term gain. This is a good website with loads of exercises for all grades. ]]> 2020-04-10 09:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501768803 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501771015 Howard Goodall is a bit of a toff, but he is very knowledgable and produced a series of six shows which are worth a watch.]]> 2020-04-10 09:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501771015 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501775880 Ever listened to one song that lasts almost ten minutes? Try it. This is the Stone Roses' Fools Gold. Excellent summer garden tune.]]> 2020-04-10 09:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501775880 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501780157 You  have, hopefully, seen  at least one live stream from a musician or band over the past few weeks*. Here is another interesting article to read.
*If you haven't, then look for some, such as 'Live from Home' also posted here.]]> 2020-04-10 09:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501780157 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501783694 I'm obsessed with this guitarist. He plays electric guitar, classical guitar and mandolin, amongst other fretted instruments. He live streams mandolin whilst drinking whiskey at 11pm at night. It's so mesmerising. You can find and follow him on YouTube too.]]> 2020-04-10 09:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501783694 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501792801 This is a bit of a level-up from Howard Goodall - here is actual Leonard Bernstein lecturing on music at Harvard in the 1970s. Very inspiring.]]> 2020-04-10 09:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501792801 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501828573 A documentary on music in London in the 1960s.]]> 2020-04-10 10:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/501828573 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/502877916 LiveNation are updating their 'Live from Home' streaming service every day so you can enjoy some 'live' music from your sofa.]]> 2020-04-11 13:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/502877916 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/504208542 Maybe I’m biased, but here is a study which has proved music students are the best. ]]> 2020-04-13 08:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/504208542 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/504368620 As well as the guide from A level to University, Tom Pankhurst has also made a really handy transition guide from GCSE to A level for those of you in Year 11 to work through before September.]]> 2020-04-13 11:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/504368620 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/514126801 It's SCIENCE! ]]> 2020-04-18 09:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/514126801 rryan33 https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/569674695 Take a look at the following link from University Arts London who have provided lots of links which may be of interest.]]> 2020-05-13 10:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rryan33/MusicEnrichment/wish/569674695