Xylo-Mix

Subject: Music
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 11053

Xylo-Mix: Assessable music for Classroom Instruments

This is a groundbreaking new resource for performing using classroom tuned percussion instruments. The pieces are complete with suggested levels of difficulty for every individual part within an ensemble, together with assessment materials, which clearly link the stated levels of difficulty to the levels of achievement by the players.

This resource is especially for teachers and their students who enjoy using classroom tuned percussion instruments. With this accessible resource, graded and progressive work can be offered, thus enabling young players to strive for excellence using instruments, which are designed for use in the classroom.

All the pieces include keyboard arrangements for accompaniment purposes using chord symbols, and many pieces have written piano accompaniments. Levels of difficulty are also given for the keyboard and piano parts, so that it is possible for a student to accompany the class if this is appropriate. The pieces are arranged for use as melodies only, as duets and other ensembles, and may be used in a mix-and-match way, as best suits the teaching situation.

In the section on assessment procedures, there is a paper outlining the principles of assessment using the materials, which are included in the resource, and the approach is designed to require the minimum of paperwork by the teacher.

This resource is suitable for group's aged 10-13, although the pieces may work well in older groups, which may be less able or difficult to motivate.