Musician of the Month
Musician of the Month runs alongside our high quality music curriculum at Springdale. Musicians are carefully selected for the children to learn about each month. We focus on a wide range of music with the aim of creating a culture of musical appreciation and understanding within our school.
November 24
During November, we are listening to and appreciating the music of David Bowie.
"Sometimes you stumble across a few chords that put you in a reflective place."
David Bowie
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song
W/C 4th November - Under Pressure under pressure - YouTube
W/C 11th November - Heroes David Bowie - Heroes (Official Video) (youtube.com)
W/C 18th November - Let's Dance David Bowie - Let's Dance (Official Video) (youtube.com)
W/C 25th November - Absolute beginners David Bowie - Absolute Beginners (Official Video), Full HD (Digitally Remastered & Upscaled) (youtube.com)
October 24
During October, we are listening to and appreciating the music of Nina Simone.
“Anything human can be felt through music, which means that there is no limit to the creating that can be done with music. You can take the same phrase from any song and cut it up so many different ways – it’s infinite.”
Nina Simone
Here are some facts about Nina Simone
- Nina Simone was her stage name. Her real name was Eunice Kathleen Waymon.
- She was born on February 21st 1933
- She learnt to play the piano and organ as a child.
- She came from humble beginnings.
- Nina Simone was a star student.
- Nina Simone had several honorary degrees.
- At the age of 12 at her first piano recital, her parents had to stand at the back of the hall because they were black. This was the first time that she was made aware of racism. From then on Nina Simone used music to take a stand.
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song
W/C 7th October – My Baby Just Cares for Me nina simone - my baby just cares for me (youtube.com)
W/C 14th October – Feeling Good Feeling Good - Nina Simone (1965) (youtube.com)
W/C 21st October – I Put a Spell On You Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You (Official Video) (youtube.com)
September 24
During September, we are listening to and appreciating the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
"You're the luckiest person in the entire world if you know what you really want to do, which I was lucky enough to know when I was young. And you're the luckiest person in the world if you can then make a living out of it."
Andrew Lloyd Webber
June 24
During June, we are listening to and appreciating the music of Elton John.
“Music has a healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours.” Elton John
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song.
W/C 3rd June – Your song Your Song (youtube.com)
W/C 10th June – Don’t go breaking my heart Don't Go Breaking My Heart (Remastered) (youtube.com)
W/C 17th June – Rocket man Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time) (Remastered) - YouTube
W/C 24th June – Can you feel the love tonight? - Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Remastered) (youtube.com)
May 24
During May, we are listening to and appreciating the music of Taylor Swift.
“Just be yourself. There is no one better.” Taylor Swift
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song.
W/C 29th April – Love Story
W/C 6th May – It’s nice to have a friend
W/C 13th May – Stay beautiful -
W/C 20th May – Today was a fairytale -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s92mQx_APUI
March 24
During March, we are listening to and appreciating the music of Stevie Wonder.
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song.
W/C 4th March – Isn’t she lovely
The lyrics of this song are about Stevie Wonder’s daughter. He plays a Harmonica solo in this song.
Isn't She Lovely (youtube.com)
W/C 11th March – For once in my life
Stevie Wonder was 18 when he wrote and performed this song. He was a well established Motown recording artist by then.
For Once In My Life (youtube.com)
W/C 18th March – You are the sunshine of my life
Stevie Wonder won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for this song and it was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (youtube.com)
W/C 18th March – Signed, sealed, delivered - I’m yours.
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" is a soul song. It spent six weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart and peaked at number three on the U.S. Pop chart.
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours (youtube.com)
February 24
During February, we are listening to and appreciating the music of ‘The Supremes’.
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song.
W/C 5th February – Where did our love go?
Can you join in with clapping the steady beat? Can you hear the saxophone solo? This song was their first number one hit.
Where Did Our Love Go (youtube.com)
W/C 19th February – You can’t hurry love
How does this piece of music make you feel?
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love (Official Lyric Video) (youtube.com)
W/C 26th February – River deep, mountain high – featuring the Four tops
What instruments are used in this piece? This song is a cover of the original Tina Turner version but it pairs ‘The Supremes’ with ‘The Four Tops’ – another famous Motown group from this era.
River Deep, Mountain High (youtube.com)
January 24
During January, we are listening to and appreciating the music of The Beatles.
Each week has a new song to listen to. Click on the links below to be taken to each song.
W/C 8th January - With a little help from my friends
We have been learning to sing this song during our singing assemblies. We love the call and response within each verse.
With A Little Help From My Friends (Remastered 2009) - YouTube
W/C 15th January - Let it be
How does the rhythmic harmony change throughout this piece?
Let It Be (Remastered 2009) (youtube.com)
W/C 22nd January – All you need is love
What instruments are used in this piece?
All You Need Is Love (Remastered 2009) (youtube.com)
W/C 29th January - Here comes the sun
How does this piece of music make you feel?
Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix) (youtube.com)
Click on this PDF The Beatles to find out more about the band and to sing along to ‘With a little help from my friends’.
Backing track - Kidzone - With A Little Help From My Friends (youtube.com)