For the duration of this lockdown we have made a sample of those videos available on our YouTube channel to support all schools.

https://www.youtube.com/user/leedsartforms/playlists

If you would like further information regarding ArtForms offers for schools please follow this link: https://artformsleeds.co.uk/music/offers-for-schools-and-academies/

While we aren’t currently able to meet as normal, all music centres have sent out a Google Drive link with weekly lesson plans and resources that have been put together for each class. If you haven’t received this yet, please get in touch with your Head of Centre.

Wetherby Music Centre have also shared this lovely video from their staff – can you spot any familiar faces?

As well as this, Horsforth Music Centre‘s Concert Band have been very busy recording two songs in isolation. You can listen to them on the Facebook page.

North Leeds Music Centre continue to share daily musical inspiration from their twitter account – they have shared dozens of ways you can listen, engage, and get involved with music from home.

We also have more Home Learning resources here – free to use for both Music Centre members and those learning elsewhere!

• Lost your practise mojo? Check out this video of handy hints that the Brass and Woodwind team have created.
• If you need some tips for GCSE Composition, the National Curriculum team have got you covered.
• Why not start a family drumming circle, with this guide on making and playing your own djembe at home from the Steel Pan and Mixed Percussion team?
• Expand your repertoire with dozens of songs to learn and play from the Guitar and Ukulele team.
• If you’ve got two or more strings players in the house, why not try Mrs Smith’s trio for violin, viola and cello? Just look under the red or orange award on the Strings page.

You can find all of this and more on the Home Learning Resources page!

First Site have worked with UK artists to put together a creative activity pack, Art Is Where the Home Is.   They launched their first pack a few weeks ago.  Over the weekend, they shared their second pack, with contributions from different artists, involving lots of different, fun things to do at home.   Both packs are free to download and all of the activities are accessible and don’t require specialist materials.

Watch the Leeds Theatre Company Blah Blah Blah  production The Vulture’s Song (suitable for children aged 9+) and have a go at some of the follow up family or school activities.

Take part in free online dance classes from RJC Dance (children’s classes are at Tuesdays 11 – 11.30 and Saturdays 10 – 10.30). They can be viewed live via Facebook or watched at a time to suit you via their YouTube Channel.

For aspiring engineers, the James Dyson Foundation have put together Challenge Cards with a series of challenges that involve creativity and can be undertaken in the home (some require adult supervision).

Practise storytelling and have a go at making a miniature book for your toys or follow Woodrow Phoenix’s guide to creating your own comic strip.

Please share your creations by tagging us on Twitter @ArtFormsLeeds

1. Ollie Tunmer
Ollie Tunmer from The Beat Goes On is posting regular rhythm warm ups and exercises during the crisis on his YouTube Channel – great for a bit of movement, rhythm and pulse work!

2. Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Koo Koo Kanga Roo – Great for Kids of all ages, stay active, learn the dance moves, keep the rhythm and follow the pulse to the music. Our favourites are Dinosaur Stomp and Unicorns R Real!

3. Musication
The Musication Youtube Channel has lots of really good videos to use in their Percussion Play-Along Playlist. Get the pots and pans out and get a few children in school or the whole family at home involved!!

4. Mr D. Morley
A youtube channel that includes lots of useful short videos ranging from how to read notes to the history of rock music.

5. Brian Gossard
A youtube channel built by Brian Gossard that includes lots of educational videos explaining how rests and different dynamics work.

To see even more online resources for home learning, you can visit our “Resources During Covid-19” page for schools, or our “Home Learning Resources” page for section-specific learning resources. Keep up the music making!