On this website you will find material for use in your school, choir or community group.
Vocal Union is a programme that takes place within primary education and all material is suitable for Key Stages 1 & 2 and for other ages where marked.

All songs have been credited either as traditional (non-copyright) or as new material reproduced here with permission.
Please contact me if you have interesting or different information about any songs or would like to add your own material or material created in your projects to this resource.
jillyjarman@me.com

April 2012

 

New Additions:

New Song by Joe Johnston: "Man Named Jack!" see New Compositions K-R

Notes to Juba by Beth Allen:"This is an old African American folk song that evolved from a Juba plantation dance. It is closely linked to Hambone and is often found together in collections. Juba became a common name for African Americans who were talented at singing or dancing in the 19th century. The most famous was William Henry Lane or Master Juba, who combined African derived and European dances in his performances, including Irish jigs. He is now seen by many as the originator of tap dance."

Canta - new backing track: see New Compositions A-J
Canta backing track
Love You Baby - round with harmonies for Community Choirs pdf

 

CHOIR

Transition Choir, Penrith Leisure Centre

see penrithtransitionchoir.com
for details of this successful
Vocal Union programme


Vocal Union Schools Programme, North-East & Cumbria
Info and bookings for 2011-12

About the sessions in school:

"Vocal Union empowered and inspired our teachers, the programme was perfectly pitched and has had a positive effect on every aspect of school life."
(Myra Edwards, Head Teacher, Biddick Infants School, South Shields)

Interesting Links

mullenteachexplore - brilliant, thought-provoking article on community music teaching/exploring by Phil Mullen
www.wrenmusic.co.uk - site of the vibrant community music network in Devon
www.mamalisa.com This is a site that has children's songs from around the world both in English and the original language. Many vocal union practitioners are using the site.
www.primarylanguages.org.uk - a vibrant site with plenty of resources and information.
Yorkshire Folk Songs- web site of The Yorkshire Garland Group


Find out more about the Schools Programme at The Sage Gateshead






Sing Up, the Music Manifesto National Singing Programme, produced by Youth Music with AMV-BBDO, Faber Music and The Sage Gateshead supported by Government.
Vocal Union is part-funded through Sing Up and is part of its national singing programme.