Whistle Up! : A tuned-in.org video masterclass

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Whistle Up!

Whistle Up! is a musical initiative for primary schools by The SAGE Gateshead and www.tuned-in.org . It supports the Wider Opportunities initiative at KS2, and aims to develop children's confidence, competence and enthusiasm through performing together as members of a folk ensemble.

In this introductory unit, Northumbrian whistle player Joey Oliver introduces children and their teachers to the fun of playing tin whistle. Joey plays whistle and oboe with 422, winners of the 1999 Radio 2 Young Folk award.

In this introductory unit, children learn:

About the whistle and other woodwind instruments
How to hold the whistle
Correct positioning of fingers
To work towards playing with a balanced and relaxed posture
To produce a clear note with a pleasing tone quality
To control their breathing

DOWNLOAD TEACHER NOTES (Word: 44KB)

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The Sage Gateshead is a ground breaking initiative. Our artistic programme is integrated in ways that are unique in the UK , placing equal weight on learning, participation and performance. As tools for the delivery of our mission (music), we combine the key characteristics of international venue, education provider, community music organisation, commissioner of new work and laboratory for new pedagogies. Our work is regionally rooted, locally distinctive and internationally admired.

tin whistle image: courtesy of chidorian

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