In our first music lesson, we explored how music can bring pictures to life through composition. We began by thinking about sound effects and where we might hear them – from the bustling city to the calm of the beach and the mysterious rainforest. The children then experimented with both tuned and untuned instruments, as well as body percussion, before coming together as a class to create a soundscape. They focused on pace and volume to shape their shared composition, capturing the mood and atmosphere of each photograph.