Ten Pieces aims to inspire a generation of children to get creative with classical music.
Building on the success of BBC Music’s Ten Pieces which had already engaged more than half of UK primary schools, the BBC extended the ground-breaking music education initiative to secondary schools. The aim iwas to open up the world of classical music to children aged 11 and above, inspiring them to respond creatively to the repertoire.
The film stars the BBC Philharmonic playing side-by-side with members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and soloists Nicola Benedetti, Alison Balsom, and DJ Mr Switch. It showcases the ten pieces of music that are the basis of the project – representing a wide range of styles and eras relevant to the secondary music curriculum.
Each piece is introduced by celebrities, including: Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, actor Christopher Eccleston, rapper and comedian Doc Brown, singer Pixie Lott, ex-footballer and TV pundit Dion Dublin, poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay, star of “Wolfblood” Bobby Lockwood, comedian Vikki Stone and TV presenters James May, Naomi Wilkinson and Molly Rainford.
An inspirational new cinematic film will feature stunning footage of the BBC Philhamonic Orchestra performing a new selection of orchestral music, representing a wide range of styles and eras relevant to the music curriculum. Each piece will be introduced by celebrity presenters known to the age group, using an engaging mix of live action and animation.
The repertoire:
J. S. Bach, orch. Stokowski – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Bernstein – ‘Mambo’ from ‘West Side Story’
Bizet – ‘Habanera’ and ‘Toreador Song’ from ‘Carmen’
Anna Clyne – Night Ferry
Haydn – Trumpet Concerto (3rd movement)
Soloist: Alison Balsom
Gabriel Prokofiev – Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra (5th mvnt)
Soloist: DJ Mr Switch
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 10 (2nd movement)
Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Soloist: Nicola Benedetti
Verdi – ‘Dies Irae’ and ‘Tuba Mirum’ from ‘Requiem’
Wagner – ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ from ‘Die Walküre’
Download a printable version of the repertoire list(link is external).
Ambassadors:
Ten Pieces Ambassadors(link is external) will continue to work with the project across the country – violinist Nicola Benedetti, trumpeter Alison Balsom, jazz pianistJulian Joseph, singer and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Cerys Matthews, harpist Catrin Finch, and BBC Radio 3 presenter Suzy Klein. New Ambassadors joining the project for secondary schools will include cellistJulian Lloyd Webber, 19 year old Co-Principal Trombonist of the London Symphony Orchestra and former BBC Young Musician Peter Moore, electronic band Clean Bandit, and musician, producer and composer Nitin Sawhney.
Next steps:
If you are a secondary school teacher, there are 3 simple things you need to do to get involved:
Order a FREE DVD for your secondary school of Ten Pieces II – DVDs will be distributed from 5th October 2015 to UK secondary schools
Read more on the BBC website
Explore the website www.bbc.co.uk/tenpieces, watch the film trailer and discover the free KS3/Level 3 teaching resources ranging from lesson plans to inspirational masterclass films. The project also provides an excellent transition opportunity from primary to secondary.
Primary Schools
Ten Pieces is the biggest commitment the BBC has ever made to music education in this country. Watch this short film to see the impact the project has had already. With your support we hope Ten Pieces will now excite and inspire secondary school children to get creative with classical music.
An inspirational new cinematic film will feature stunning footage of the BBC Philhamonic Orchestra performing a new selection of orchestral music, representing a wide range of styles and eras relevant to the music curriculum. Each piece will be introduced by celebrity presenters known to the age group, using an engaging mix of live action and animation.
What are the Ten Pieces?
These are the 10 pieces of classical musical selected to be the focus of this project:
- John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 (1st movement)
- Britten: ‘Storm’ Interlude from ‘Peter Grimes’
- Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King from ‘Peer Gynt’
- Handel: Zadok the Priest
- Holst: Mars from ‘The Planets’
- Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 (3rd movement)
- Mussorgsky: A Night on the Bare Mountain
- Stravinsky: The Firebird – suite (1911) (Finale)
- Anna Meredith: Connect It
Pupils around the UK have been inspired by the Ten Pieces of classical music and have been creating their own responses to the music.
A video-rich interactive guide to the orchestra for 7 to 11 year olds that complements Ten Pieces.
Children can test their knowledge with fun quizzes and learn some basics about music notation in an interactive game with the motif from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Unusual facts about the instruments will engage young readers.
Reasons to be involved
- The project will help schools to deliver key aspects of the educational curriculum, including learning about the works of great composers, composing and performing
- Endorsed by music and arts and education bodies
- Opportunity to be part of an inspirational national BBC initiative
- Access to free BBC educational resources
- Opportunity to work in partnership with local arts and music organisations such as Music Education Hubs and Music Services, to enhance the work being done in the classroom
- Participation will also develop children’s creativity, confidence and collaborative skills
More information can be found on BBC Two – Ten Pieces – About BBC Ten Pieces