This resource aims to give an authentic introduction to folk and bhangra music through aural learning and creative exploration.
The materials were originally created for secondary school students in Ashford. The project was run by Kent Music in partnership with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, led by musicians Grace Smith, Kuljit Bhamra and Sam Partridge.
The films in this resource intend to give inspiration for brand new instrumental arrangements created by participants and teachers.
The films present building blocks for two pieces of repertoire, which can be adapted for different groups:
- Mill in the Wod – an 18th-century traditional Kentish jig
- Teri Meri – a modern bhangra tune, composed by Kuljit Bhamra
Each piece of repertoire has a set of six accompanying films to support young musicians and teachers in the learning process.
A PDF of supporting notes for teachers gives more information about the tunes, and the creative processes used in the project.
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About the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s Resource Bank
The Resource Bank collects together hundreds of practical materials for use in formal and informal teaching and learning contexts, in schools and also in community settings. All of the materials are free and downloadable. They make imaginative use of folk song, music, dance, drama and other arts.
The resources have developed out of innovative projects and initiatives run by the English Dance and Song Society Education team over the past decade or so. You can find resources suitable for your subject or setting by filtering by Topic, Key Stage and/or Audience.
The Resource Bank was developed through The Full English project with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.