Rehearse the first four songs of Romans using the full-vocal and backing track versions.
Programme introduction
The final two programmes provide the opportunity to rehearse the songs in the series. The songs in programme 9 are:
Vocal version (extract): ‘Signals!’
Instrumental backing: ‘Signals!’
Vocal version (extract): ‘Is that a fact?’
Instrumental backing: ‘Is that a fact?’
Vocal version (extract): ‘Boudicca!’
Instrumental backing: ‘Boudicca!’
Vocal version (extract): ‘Oh, the strata of society’
Instrumental backing: ‘Oh, the strata of society’
Focus
Building confidence; combining voices with instruments, drama and movement.
You will need
Lyrics for the songs ‘Signals!’, ‘Is that a fact?’, ‘Boudicca!’ and ‘Oh, the strata of society’ via digital-projection, whiteboard, print-outs, or a smaller screen (if in smaller groups). You may also like to refer to the separate melodies and chords provided.
Teacher's Notes - guidance on the series. document
Download / print (pdf)
More from this series
7. Into the arena. audio
The song explores Roman entertainments...including the gladiators.
8. Make a mosaic. audio
Exploring Roman arts and crafts, including mosaics and pottery.
10. Rehearsal and performance 2. audio
Rehearse the last four songs from Romans using the full-vocal and backing track versions.
