Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Just A Girl by No Doubt with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
Join us again for our junior prom event on the bowling green at Carisbrooke Castle! Bring your students along for an opportunity to perform on the green with fantastic visibility for parents, friends and families to come along and watch on the raised areas around the green and bring a picnic. This year our theme will focus on local stories, myths & legends as part of our Songs of Place project.
There are 6 songs in total to learn as follows for different Key Stages:
Key Stage 1 will need to learn 4 songs as follows -
Cheer for the Biosphere, March of the Rats, The Pied Piper and A Cockerel-headed Man (chorus only)
Key Stage 2 will need to learn 4 songs as follows -
Cheer for the Biosphere, A Cockerel-headed Man, Isabella di Fortibus and You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
Songs
Cheer for the Biosphere by Jo Downs KS1 & KS2
This is a ‘list’ song similar to the 12 Days of Christmas and we will learn actions for each item on the list to help us remember them as we go. This is a list of all the unique flora and fauna that are found only in the Island’s incredible Unesco biosphere regions.
The Pied Piper of Newtown by Pam Wedgwood KS1
This is a set of two songs telling the story of the Pied Piper of Newtown. There are some narrations that go with this which will be assigned in workshops alongside some optional recorder parts for schools that might want to try them out! Versions of the songs with vocals will be added to this page shortly.
March of the Rats
The Arrival of the pied piper
A Cockerel-headed Man by Jo Downs KS1 & KS2
This original song has been written about one of the famous pictures that make up the mosaic floor at Brading Roman Villa - Gallus the Cockerel-headed Man! This song has been written in the style of Victorian Music Hall as a nod to the time that the Villa was discovered.
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet by David Redston KS2
This upbeat musical theatre style opening song is a general song preparing the audience for all the stories they will hear during the event! Schools will be assigned verses and parts and everyone will sing the choruses together.
Isabella Di Fortibus by Jo Downs KS2
This is a Hamilton style rap written about Carisbrooke Castle’s most famous resident - Isabella Di Fortibus! Verses will be assigned to different schools to learn and everyone will perform the chorus.
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for End of Beginning by Djo with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Winter Games an original song by Jo Downs with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
We are delighted to share with you a newly commissioned original song by Jo Downs about the Winter Olympics!
The Winter Games is suitable for KS2 with some chanted elements and chorus that KS1 can join in with. Below you will find the full track a backing track, a pdf of the score and a lyrics sheet. We will be creating a sign and sing version of this in the next few weeks.
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Did I Mention? from the Descendants Soundtrack with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Santa Can't You Hear Me? by Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Wonderwall by Oasis with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Shine a Little Light an original song by Jo Downs with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Celebrate! Schools Concert at Southampton Guildhall
Here you will find all the resources for our latest songbook Celebrate! which brings together songs that celebrate different festivals, cultures and traditions from the UK and around the World. Please feel free to make use of these resources however you would like but please credit Southampton & Isle of Wight Music and the composers as necessary.
Schools who are taking part in the performance at Southampton Guildhall on Thursday 4th December you will see that the songs are labelled by Key Stage and you will find a lyrics document and powerpoint for rehearsal along with scores, vocal tracks and backing tracks. Signing videos will be added at a later date.
Key Stage 1
Singing in the City
Light the Diya
The Year of the Horse
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Shine a Little Light
Key Stage 2
Gdy Się Chrystus Rodzi
Matunda ya Kwanzaa
The Longest Night
Key Stage 1
Singing in the City
Light The Diya
The Year of the Horse
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Shine A Little Light
Key Stage 2
Gdy Się Chrystus Rodzi
Matunda ya Kwanzaa
The Longest Night
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Golden from KPop Demon Hunters with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Brave by Don Diablo and Jessie J with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and The Waves with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for You’re Welcome from Moana- The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video. This is an original song composed by Jo Downs for SIOW Music for The New Carnival Company’s annual Mardi Gras project!
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Happy by Pharrell Williams with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video. This is an original song composed by Jo Downs for SIOW Music for The New Carnival Company’s annual Mardi Gras project!
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for The Wheel of The Year by Jo Downs with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video. This is an original song composed by Jo Downs for SIOW Music for The New Carnival Company’s annual Mardi Gras project!
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Flowers by Miley Cyrus with Southampton and Isle of Wight Music, then try it out with the performance video.