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Science of Sound workshops
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The Science of Sound: Participatory demonstrations for Junior Schools
Designed to cover "Changing Sounds", Unit 5F of the National Curriculum
Using Will's unique insight as a musical instrument maker, children will take part in experiments using :-
Tuned percussion Whistles Trumpets Trombones Straws
Sandwich boxes Strings Conch Shells Drums
Broom sticks Wood Helium Balloons Water
Tuning forks Plastic Tubing Bubble Wrap and ...........
In the process they will learn:
* how
to
differentiate between Pitch and Volume
*
how to vary pitch on
strings and wind
* why pitch varies on brass and percussion
* how sound travels and how to stop it travelling!
"Brilliant workshop, so interactive and varies year by year.” Tracy Kilkenny, Muswell Hill Primary
“ The way you conducted the session taught the children so much about sound. During a plenary session it was obvious that all the children had learnt a lot from the workshop”. Irene Tyrell, Head, St Martin of Porres
The session lasts approximately 90 minutes and costs £85 per class.
Click on the image for a pdf about the workshops which you can print off.
For details of instrument-making workshops and instruments for your school or play areas check the other pages of this site.
To book a Science of Sound workshop contact Will Embliss >>