Jennifer Ellin Greetings song in Italian. Can be sung as a round or with a repeated riff (ostinato). Written for Beaconside Junior School for their Vocal Union assembly KEY STAGE 1, 2, 3
Category: Songs for Key Stage 1,2
Miso Soup – Alison Coates *
Warm-up song with a fun look at sol fa. With actions. KEY STAGE 1, 2, 3
May The Force Be With You *
New words to ‘Throw Catch’ by Skura Adapted by Mr White, Science teacher at Spring Gardens Primary School and VU leaders Sofia Castro and Claire Tustin. Mr White wanted a song to help him teach children the concept of ‘forces’, we then tied it in […]
Man Named Jack – Joe Johnston *
“This is a short round designed for children around KS2. The rhythm is meant to challenge and enhance a sense of pulse whilst the lyrics are adaptable to almost anything and can allow the children to be really imaginative. For example the lyrics may be […]
Make Me A Lantern – Jilly Jarman *
Reggae carol- easy and fun for younger children. Written for Kirkoswald Nativity celebration and lantern procession KEY STAGE 1, 2, 3
Let’s Go To The Park Today – Belinda Wright **
New words to ‘The Jungle Trail’ by the Sage Early Years Team using call and response with verses introducing different animals KEY STAGE 1 & 2
The Lady With The Lamp – Alison Coates *
Alison Coates wrote this for Spittal First School in Berwick-upon-Tweed in February 2008 for a Hearts and Minds project with 20,000 voices. Their topic was Florence Nightingale. KEY STAGE 2
Joyeux Noel – Jilly Jarman **
Carol with words in French, Spanish and Ibo – about crossing borders. Solo line verses, and chorus and bridge with harmonies. Introduction 3-part wind arrangement. Jazz/indie. School orchestra score available from jillyjarman@mac.com KEY STAGE 2 & UPWARDS
I Walked To The End Of The Road – Keith Morris *
A fantastic and popular round published in the highly successful Big Sing book series (Sage Gateshead)
It’s Chilly in the Arctic – Belinda Wright *
Fun song written to the tune of the Hokey-cokey! KEY STAGE 1 & 2
Hymn to St Bega – Alison Scott & Bassenthwaite School, Cumbria *
A lovely, haunting, medieval inspired song. The drone makes it sound quite eerie. KEY STAGE 1 & 2
Hello/Bonjour *
Bridget Cousins A lovely French/English greeting song written for children at Bramfield Primary School who are learning to speak French – with circle game.
Halloween Scream *
Jen Ellin & Kendal BYM ‘Sing For Fun’ group Written for their performance at Kendal Brewery, October 09. Great fun – and works either acapella or with guitar or piano accompaniment. KEY STAGE 2 & 3
Good Morning Everybody – Jilly Jarman *
For Beaconside Schools Written for Singing Communities 2005. Greeting song which allows high and low sounds and play acting. Jazzy. KEY STAGE 1 & 2
Engine No.9 **
Simple melody also used as a round or waiting canon. (see score & mp3’s for examples). Taught by Su Hollingsworth at Vocal Union Training Day, Sage Gateshead.
Dinah *
Playground song from Northumberland with American music. Really popular Key stage 1 and 2
‘Which One Will You Choose?’ Brough School, Cumbria *
A catchy song which poses an interesting question at the end? About wildlife struggling to survive in a wildflower meadow. Part of Kirkby Stephen CP BigSing project 2011
The days of the week *
Words by Pilar Marchori A very simple remembering song based on the clave rhythm. Just four notes to sing. English/Spanish, Spanish/English
Give It Right *
Em Whitfield Soulful upbeat song with 3 parts and piano/guitar chords KEY STAGE 2, 3 & 4
Gathered Together *
By Alison Scott and Emily Hallewell A haunting melody to sing round the campfire, with drums and percussion and descriptive movementsKEY STAGE 2 & 3.
