Keyboard & Tuned Percussion Battle of the Bands

Compete with your classmates and perform in your keyboard & tuned percussion-inspired bands

Suggested Year Groups

3, 4, 5 & 6

Length

4-6 lessons

Focus

Keyboard

Equipment

Class set of keyboards

Assessment

Listening + Performance

Project Overview

For this project, your students will form keyboard and/or tuned percussion-based bands, culminating in a “Battle of the Bands” performance after 4-6 lessons. Here’s what they’ll need to do:

  • Choose one or more playalongs from the provided list
  • Plan and rehearse as a group, deciding whether to perform the song together as an ensemble or take turns playing different sections
  • Optional: Students can add vocal parts to their performance if desired

As the teacher, you’ll be evaluating:

  • Good group organisation skills in rehearsal time
  • A good overall performance with everyone involved
  • Groups who perform by listening carefully and playing in time
  • Well produced promo materials
Tuned Percussion Battle of the Bands