Minute of Listening
Added to website 20/10/2016. Updated 31/08/2023.
Bring creative listening back to the classroom in a minute.
Minute of Listening is an innovative and groundbreaking digital tool that introduces children to a wealth of exciting sonic experiences and offers teachers new and creative ways to deliver a number of areas of the school curriculum.
Suitable for all primary-aged children
- 60 seconds of creative sound and music for every day of the school year
- Introducing active listening into the classroom or at home settings
- Encourages creative responses and enquiry across a range of curriculum areas
- Supports development of cognitive skills in a fun and inclusive way
Suitable for generalist primary and specialist music teachers
- Intuitive and simple to use, responsive and flexible for different activities and subject areas
- Hundreds of contributors, including field recordings, historical classics and music by a diverse range of living composers
- Expertly selected and curated by Sound and Music, the UK’s national organisation and charity for new music
- Endorsed by educational hubs and partners
- Free and fun way to engage children through ICT
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About the Provider
Sound and Music
Sound and Music is the national charity for new music. Our work covers composer and artist development, partnerships with a range of organisations, audience development, touring, information and advice, network building, and our education programme.
