For schools struggling to ‘fit’ music into an overcrowded timetable, Katie is available to deliver a ‘Music themed week’ (3 day option available at a reduced cost) to impact on pupils across the whole school, meeting all National Curriculum criteria.
Following an initial consultation with school leaders Katie will devise a bespoke package to suit individual schools’ requirements, leading to a grand musical showcase at the end of the week/3 days. Schools may wish to cross curricular the theme of the week so the music enhances other areas of learning (Topic/History)
Throughout the course of the week children will perform songs to a high standard, experience live music (Katie is a working musician who regularly performs on violin and piano) and be introduced to music from different genres and cultures. Instruments if available and appropriate can be integrated into the week. Children will learn about the ‘Elements of Music’ and will have the opportunity to suggest their own ideas for composition.
Katie believes music should be an integral part of a schools culture, so strongly encourages that teaching and support staff are involved in her projects as a form of CPD. Following the intense music week Katie will lead an evaluation session and look at ways to further develop and support leading music in a Primary School setting.
Half day music ideas -------- music audit across school, see how it can be developed, suggest resources and ideas, meet with music team to inspire and suggest ways to develop and increase confidence for teaching and leading musical activities.
To conclude, our children are entitled to have an enriched high quality musical education; it shouldn’t be seen as a luxury for a small minority of schools and I’d love the opportunity to share my own love and passion for music with other educationalists.
Katie will work with groups of children, as directed by the Head Teacher in preparation for the Music Showcase at the end of the week. Teaching staff and support staff are strongly encouraged to participate in this project as part of CPD. Katie will be available both before and after school to answer any individual questions from staff about music provision across the school.
KATIE GEELAN MUSIC CONSULTANT
Biography
Katie has 30 years experience teaching and leading Primary Music. As Head of Bury Music Collaborative (2005 -2022) Katie led music across 5 Bury Primary Schools. Within her role she taught Curriculum music from Nursey through to Year 6, devised a bespoke scheme of work and developed music across the whole school. Katie has a passion for singing and believes every school can become ‘A singing school.’ She leads upbeat and inspiring ‘Big Sing’ assemblies where all children engage in vocal activities.
Katie is also a multi-instrumentalist. She is able to deliver ‘Whole class tuition’ (Wider Opportunities) in violin, keyboard, tuned percussion, recorder, samba and voice. She creates large scale events for schools to collaborate through music and song.
Notable events in Katie’s career include the formation of 2 large scale choirs; Bury Fire Choir and Encore Youth Fire Choir. Both choirs regularly appear on BBC TV. Children’s choirs from Katie’s Schools have sang at the Albert Hall, the O2 Arena London, live on Children in Need and Blue Peter.
Katie is now available for Music Consultancy.
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