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.
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)