Senior Cycle Music - CPD Resources

SCOILNET RESOURCES

Soundtrap and Digital Audio Technology in a Real Classroom (PDST Music)

This compilation consists of 11 PDST Music resources from the Spring 2022 workshops. It is a step-by-step approach to supporting our Music students' composing, performing and listening activities through the use of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

The 11 individual video clips focus on a DAW called Soundtrap. This is the suggested viewing order:

How to set up a Soundtrap account.
Finding your way around Soundtrap.
How to import and edit an mp3 in Soundtrap.
Creating a backing track using Soundtrap.
How to export an mp3 and collaborate on a project using Soundtrap.
How a Soundtrap account looks in a web-based browser.
How a Soundtrap account looks on the Soundtrap app for phones.
Making a podcast in Soundtrap.
Making a radio programme in Soundtrap.
How to edit audio in Soundtrap: Ideas for set works and for creating audio clips for use in exams.
Composing and remixing with Soundtrap at Senior Cycle.

Access the full Learning Path at the link below:

https://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/20482/

PDST Music Tech Resource Bank

Scoilnet put together a lovely collection of the following PDST Music tech resources, which can be accessed via https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-post-primary/music/techy/:

Making a screen recording using Quick Time Player (Mac)
Using iSpring Free Cam to make a screen recording (Windows)
Making a screen recording on an iphone
Making basic edits in iMovie (Mac)
Editing video in Moviemaker (Windows)
Garageband tutorial (Mac)
Notation edits in Musescore e.g. adding chord boxes and changing key (Mac and Windows)
Timestretch – transposing an audio clip (Mac and Windows)
Editing an audio track in Audacity (Mac and Windows)
Correcting homework using a phone screen recording
Turning a phone into a visualiser
Putting music to a video using a phone app called Video Music.
Setting up and using a Padlet for teaching and learning
Using QR codes for teaching and learning
Wacom drawing tablet (and pen)
Graphic tablet and a whiteboard
Doing projects in a digital book with Book Creator
Using a free notation app: Maestro Music creator
Using Microsoft Forms for assessment
Setting up a YouTube channel for school use

Title	Format	Scoilnet Links (Autumn 2021)	Comment
1.	Using ‘Soundtrap’ to Support Singing	Slides	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37282/	Warm ups, rounds and ideas for recording voices and instruments.
2.	Remixing in ‘Soundtrap’	Slides	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37280/	Video tutorial, scheme of work, links.
3.	Composing with Found Sounds at Senior Cycle	E-book	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37281/	Soundscapes and best-based composing.

Title

Format

Scoilnet Links (Autumn 2021)

Comment

Using ‘Soundtrap’ to Support Singing

Slides

https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37282/

Warm ups, rounds and ideas for recording voices and instruments.

Remixing in ‘Soundtrap’

Slides

https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37280/

Video tutorial, scheme of work, links.

Composing with Found Sounds at Senior Cycle

E-book

https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37281/

Soundscapes and best-based composing.

*Using ‘Soundtrap’ to Support Singing*
Currently (Autumn 2021), singing can only be done in short time-spans. The warm-ups and rounds suggested here are a good way to prepare the voice and get the students singing. The music software,'Soundtrap', makes recordings sound very professional. A basic introduction to the software is provided. The examples show how singers can be recorded either individually or in small groups and then hear themselves participate in a full choir sound, albeit via the computer. The ideas are suitable for all age cohorts. https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37282/

Using ‘Soundtrap’ to Support Singing

Currently (Autumn 2021), singing can only be done in short time-spans. The warm-ups and rounds suggested here are a good way to prepare the voice and get the students singing.
The music software,'Soundtrap', makes recordings sound very professional.
A basic introduction to the software is provided.
The examples show how singers can be recorded either individually or in small groups and then hear themselves participate in a full choir sound, albeit via the computer.
The ideas are suitable for all age cohorts.

https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37282/

*Remixing in ‘Soundtrap’*
Remixing can act as a flexible framework for broader learning outcomes. Remixing, or rearranging familiar songs, allows students to insert themselves into the life and narrative of the music they already love. This, in turn, accesses their individual creativity in a very real way. With remixing as an approach to composition, you could have any musical element at the focus of your lessons at any particular time. This attached resource, including a suggested scheme of work for undertaking a remixing project, deals with an array of elements such as timbre, tempo, rhythm, harmony, melody and music production. The presentation, using the medium of ‘Soundtrap’, is aimed at both TY and Senior Cycle Music students who wish to discover how to make recordings of their own music. https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37280/

Remixing in ‘Soundtrap’

Remixing can act as a flexible framework for broader learning outcomes.
Remixing, or rearranging familiar songs, allows students to insert themselves into the life and narrative of the music they already love. This, in turn, accesses their individual creativity in a very real way.
With remixing as an approach to composition, you could have any musical element at the focus of your lessons at any particular time.
This attached resource, including a suggested scheme of work for undertaking a remixing project, deals with an array of elements such as timbre, tempo, rhythm, harmony, melody and music production.
The presentation, using the medium of ‘Soundtrap’, is aimed at both TY and Senior Cycle Music students who wish to discover how to make recordings of their own music.

https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37280/

*Composing with Found Sounds at Senior Cycle*
This resource suits students who have completed JC Music as well as students who have not studied Music previously. It gives them an insight into found sound composing. It demonstrates a soundscape in 'Soundtrap' and a beat-based piece in 'Audacity' It could be the first stepping stone to electroacoustic composing (e.g., for the LC composing elective). Some listening activities and links to the found sounds repertoire are included. This resource is in 'Book Creator' format and may be read online. https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37281/

Composing with Found Sounds at Senior Cycle

This resource suits students who have completed JC Music as well as students who have not studied Music previously. It gives them an insight into found sound composing.
It demonstrates a soundscape in 'Soundtrap' and a beat-based piece in 'Audacity'
It could be the first stepping stone to electroacoustic composing (e.g., for the LC composing elective).
Some listening activities and links to the found sounds repertoire are included.
This resource is in 'Book Creator' format and may be read online.

https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/37281/

Title (Each Resource has Two Links)		Format	Scoilnet Links (Spring 2021)	Comment
1.	*Making Music from Home and School*	Video	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35535/	A novel aural approach to mixed metres in songs.
1.	*Making Music from Home and School*	E-book	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35534/	A novel aural approach to mixed metres in songs.
2.	*Zooming Music: Singing and Wellbeing*	Video	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35533/	Warm ups, rounds, solfa, pentatonic, part singing.
2.	*Zooming Music: Singing and Wellbeing*	E-book	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35532/	Warm ups, rounds, solfa, pentatonic, part singing.
3.	*‘Mobile’ Music: Playalong Practice Tracks*	Video	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35531/	How to use interactive notation on your mobile.
3.	*‘Mobile’ Music: Playalong Practice Tracks*	E-book	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35530/	How to use interactive notation on your mobile.
4.	*Making Music ‘From the Off’ in TY*	Video	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35529/	Transition Years starting out in Music.
4.	*Making Music ‘From the Off’ in TY*	E-book	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35528/	Transition Years starting out in Music.
5.	*Three EdPuzzles with an Irish Twist!*	Video	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35527/	EdPuzzle links, advice and suggestions.

For more information on the above CPD resource links on Scoilnet, please click here.

JANUARY 2021 RESOURCES
TITLE		SCOILNET LINK	COMMENT
1	Intro to ‘Book Creator’: Part 1 of 3	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35119/	Video demo: a LC set work (Berlioz)
2.	Intro to ‘Book Creator’: Part 2 of 3	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35121/	Video demo: an Irish music topic for LC
3.	Intro to ‘Book Creator’: Part 3 of 3	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35122/	Video demo: a project on Dermot Kennedy
4.	*Edpuzzle* for Teaching and Learning	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35118/	Video demo: setting up with example
5.	Assessment Resources and Where to Find Them	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35023/	Video of slides: exploring PDST Music resources
6.	Adding Timings to a Video on YouTube	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35009/	Video showing how to find specific sections, on YT
7.	Minor Melody-Writing using an Aural Approach	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35005/	Video highlighting four main issues with this task
8.	Minor Melody-Writing: Support Document	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35007/	This pdf accompanies the video on Minor Melody
9.	Minor Melody: A Creative Approach	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/35008/	A pdf exploring creativity and Soundtrap
10.	Pen-drumming: A Practical Music-Making Alternative	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34647/	Slides: graphics, a demo video and learning achieved
11.	Finding Ukulele Tabs Online	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34613/	Video: access and manipulate ukulele tabs
12.	Ukulele as a Melodic Instrument	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34600/	Video: Using Musescore 3 to create tabs
13.	*The Typewriter* (Leroy Anderson): video	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34602/	Video created to enhance aural skills
14.	*The Typewriter* (Leroy Anderson): teaching slides	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34608/	Structure, timbres and rhythm
15.	*The Typewriter* (Leroy Anderson): Support Document	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34625/	Performing, listening and theory tasks
16.	Adding New Music to a Video (PC)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34616/	Video: Using Video Editor in Windows 10
17.	Making Playback Backing Tracks (Mac)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34601/	Video: Using Musescore, Screencastify and iMovie

For more information on the above CPD resource links on Scoilnet, please click here.

OCTOBER 2020 RESOURCES
TITLE		SCOILNET LINK	COMMENT
1.	‘Seachanges’ - Raymond Deane (annotated)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34295/	The analysis is done on the video itself
2.	‘Un Bal’ (Symphonie Fantastique) – Berlioz (1830)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34251/	Edpuzzle: Analysis and Revision
3.	‘Dirait-on’ - Morten Lauridsen (1993)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34277/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills practice
4.	LC Harmony OL Q4: Part 1 of 3	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34303/	‘How to’ video tutorial 1
5.	LC Harmony OL Q4: Part 2 of 3	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34304/	‘How to’ video tutorial 2
6.	LC Harmony OL Q4: Part 3 of 3	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34305/	‘How to’ video tutorial 3
7.	*‘Amazing Grace’* performed by Andrea Bocelli**	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34273/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills practice
8.	‘If ye love me’ - Thomas Tallis (1565)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34243/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills theory
9.	‘Blackbird’ performed by Seán Keane	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34248/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / Beatles song
10.	‘Caro Mio Ben’ - Giuseppe Giordani (1783)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34218/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / Art Song
11.	‘Scenes from Childhood’ – Robert Schumann	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34244/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / theory
12.	‘A Thousand Years’ performed by The Piano Guys	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34246/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills/ gradated theory
13.	‘We belong together’ – Randy Newman (2010)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34250/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills/ theory
14.	‘Jesu, Rex Admirabilis’ – Palestrina (1586)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34234/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / theory
15.	‘L’Arlésienne Suite 2’ – Movement 2 – Bizet (1872)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34220/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / no longer JC
16.	‘L’Arlésienne Suite 2’ – Movement 4 – Bizet (1872)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34232/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / no longer JC
17.	‘Hello Summer’ – Rameez (2016)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34249/	Edpuzzle: Aural Skills / pop
18.	Classroom ways with Irish Music	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34393/	Document: Teacher’s notes and links
19.	Classroom composing, harmonising and arranging	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34394/	PowerPoint/pdf: Diverse strategies
20.	Music Toolkit	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34397/	Video: Elbow (One Day Like This)
21.	Ukulele as a Pedagogic Tool	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34406/	Slides: Focusing on harmony
22.	Improvisation through Song	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34409/	Slides: Warm-ups /beatboxing, song
23.	‘Viva la Vida’ – Coldplay (2008)	https://www.scoilnet.ie/search/resource/entity/show/Lre/34413/	Slides: Harmonic ostinato. Theory.

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Senior Cycle Music - CPD Resources

Soundtrap and Digital Audio Technology in a Real Classroom (PDST Music)

PDST Music Tech Resource Bank

For more information on the above CPD resource links on Scoilnet, please click here.

For more information on the above CPD resource links on Scoilnet, please click here.

For more information on the above CPD resource links on Scoilnet, please click here.

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