Today in Singing for Enrichment Fridays it was disco week! We looked at the origins of disco music and found out it is short for the word discotheque, the French word for a type of dance. It started in the 70’s and has been popular ever since. We saw how disco music has a fast tempo, a strong beat and is happy because its all about making people dance.

After we learnt about the history, we then learnt the songs:

‘Boogie wonderland’ by Earth, Wind and Fire

‘Don’t stop til you get enough’ by Micheal Jackson

‘Murder on the dance floor’ by Sophie Ellis-Bexter

‘Cha cha slide’ by DJ Casper

‘Firework’ by Katie Perry

‘Gangham Style’ by PSY

It was amazing to see how the fashion style had changed over time and also people’s dance moves!

Today in Singing for Enrichment Fridays it was Pop week! We looked at the origins of pop music and that it came from the word ‘popular’, as it is music that the masses enjoy. Before we began to sing, we looked at how music has changed overtime. We found out about music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 90’s, before delving into music from 2000 onwards. The children were fascinated to see how clothing and the style of music changed in each decade and not all pop music is the same. Here are some of the songs we sang:

Bill Haley & His Comets – Rock Around The Clock (1955) HD

Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock (Music Video) 

Elton John – Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

Spice Girls – Wannabe (Official Music Video)

Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A. (Official Video)

Shakira – Try Everything (Official Video)

Today in Singing for Enrichment Fridays it was musical week! We looked at the origins of musical theatre and it was amazing to know that even in Ancient Greek and Tudor/Elizabethan times plays included music. We even saw how William Shakespeare included songs in his works. We saw how the actors/actresses have to change their voices to suit the character they play, so musicals differ in styles. Before we began to sing, we looked at the different jobs in musical theatre. We found out about what directors do, musical directors, costume designers and chorographers. All of these jobs are very important in musical theatre and we even looked on Google maps where The West End was, where most musical shows are shown in London.

After we learnt about the history, we then learnt the songs:

‘I just can’t wait to be king’ from The Lion King

‘When I grow up’ from Matilda

‘Defying Gravity’ from Wicked

It was fascinating to sing the songs and see how the actors/actress then sung them on the West End.