Encourage more independence by promoting unsupervised rehearsals and by asking learners to take the lead
Encourage learners to use eye contact when singing in small ensembles.
Discuss ways of using rehearsal time effectively, e.g. marking scores and parts, dealing with challenging passages.
Encourage learners, through careful listening, to develop greater sensitivity in respect of balance, ensemble, tuning, shaping of phrases, etc.
Encourage learners to be responsive in situations where an ensemble performance is not together, taking action to get the performance back on track.
Ensure there are a variety of opportunities for ensembles/groups to perform to audiences and to each other.
Bear in mind that it can take considerable time and effort to organise ensemble opportunities. It is helpful, therefore, to work in close collaboration with school music departments, Music Services/Hubs, local performing groups and/or other appropriate organisations.
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