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Go for Bronze Level 1 is the first book in the series, providing a clear introduction to many musical concepts including:
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Go for Bronze Level 2 is the second book in the series, developing the concepts introduced in Level 1 and introducing some new concepts including:
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absolute names |
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intervals |
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treble clef |
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the scale |
Please contact the NYCoS office for more information.
Go for Silver Level 1
Go for Silver Level 2
Go for Gold
Level 1
Go for Gold
Level 2
Please contact the NYCoS office for more information.
Singing Games and Rhymes for Middle Years
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Singing Games and Rhymes for Middle Years is a continuation of the material and methodology established in the earlier publications, Tiny Tots and Early Years. Like its predecessors, the material is grounded in the ideas of Kodály (and ideal to support Level B/C within the 5-14 Curriculum Guidelines in Scotland and Key Stage 2 in England and Wales) The book is designed for class teachers as well as the more trained music specialist: the songs are arranged in alphabetical order and each singing game/rhyme has step by step instructions. The accompanying CD means that you have everything you need to run a successful programme of music for children aged 7 - 10.
Singing Games and Rhymes for Early Years
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Concerned about singing at all levels and age ranges, NYCoS has published this book to provide singing material for Nursery, Primary 1 and Primary 2. Grounded in the ideas of Kodaly (and ideal to support the guidelines within 5-14 document in Scotland and Key Stage 1 in England and Wales) this book is designed for class teachers as well as the more trained music specialist: the material is graded in a progressive way from simple two note melodies with easy actions to more challenging games and songs, and each song is recorded on an accompanying CD to facilitate non music readers.
The book contains 90 songs and rhymes with accompanying games. Full instructions are provided for each song and game and assessment sheets at the end of each year section. Click on the above thumbnails to enlarge a page from each section.
Studies have shown that a structured music programme in the early years based on Singing Games will improve:
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social skills |
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discipline |
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self esteem |
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creativity |
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reasoning skills |
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listening skills |
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spatial awareness |
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memory |
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co-ordination |
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fluency of speech |
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understanding of language |
Singing Games and Rhymes for Early Years suggests that using finger puppets will help young children break down their inhibitions and help them sing. Many people have asked where to get puppets, and so we have sourced puppets and can make them available at much reduced prices. For more information visit the NYCoS Puppet Shop.
Singing Games and Rhymes for Tiny Tots
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Singing Games and Rhymes for Tiny Tots is a collection of traditional rhymes and songs which have been handed down from generation to generation. Many of the rhymes and songs in this collection have been collected aurally from grandparents. These games are part of our heritage and it is vital that we keep them alive and pass them on to our children. Family life now is much more rushed than it ever was and precious time spent singing to our children is diminishing. As a result our heritage is in danger of being lost and our children are in danger of being the innocent victims of the pressures of modern life.
The material in this book is
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Ideal for mothers, fathers and extended family to sing to their babies and toddlers |
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Suitable for use in the nursery/playgroup |
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Perfect for day care centres dealing with pre-school children |
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Accompanying CD helps to teach the songs |
My Voice Is Changing!
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My Voice is Changing is an excellent booklet dealing with the vocal
development of boys in a straightforward and readable manner. It is in a question-and-answer format, explaining issues such as voice cracking
(muscles taking time to readjust), giving practical advice (never force or strain) and naming and giving ranges for the various stages of the change. There is space at the back for each boy to chart his own vocal descent, making the experience one of exploration rather than of embarrassment and uncertainty. ....... an ideal aid for parents, choir directors and the boys themselves. Music Teacher Magazine |
My Voice is Changing!
by Christopher Bell
My voice is changing is a booklet for boys which aims to answer those questions uppermost in their minds at this important time. Information is organised in an informal question and answer format and there is a useful chart to assess progress as the voice is changing.
Packed with information for :
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boys before and during voice changes |
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I warmly welcome the publication of this booklet which gives
excellent and much needed advice in a most readable form.
Sir Philip Ledger
(former Choir Director, Kings College, Cambridge)
I thought that your booklet was very interesting... very helpful.. I did understand what my voice
was going through a bit more after I had read it.
Jonathan Kean ( aged 14)
