Ten Pieces Secondary Live Lesson
Looking to open up the world of classical music to secondary school students?
Streamed live on Thursday 26th November 2015, the Ten Pieces Secondary Live Lesson aims to inspire young people to develop creative responses to classical music through art, composition and poetry and is themed around Ten Pieces.
Presented by CBBC's Naomi Wilkinson and Blur's Alex James, the Live Lesson features the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and special guests composer Gabriel Prokofiev, four times world DJ champion Mr Switch, street artist Stik and poet Lemn Sissay MBE, Chancellor of Manchester University.
It showcases three of the Ten Pieces: Symphony No. 10 (2nd movement) by Shostakovich, Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra (5th movement) by Gabriel Prokofiev and the 'Toreador Song' from 'Carmen Suite No. 2' by Bizet.
Students are given expert advice on how to respond artistically to music, and develop an understanding of how music can impact on our emotions.
Get ready for the Live Lesson
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Lesson guide for teachers
Find out more about the lesson content and what you'll need to prepare with our handy Live Lesson guide.
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Activity - Poetry
A template to help guide your students through the poetry activity during the Live Lesson.
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Activity - Composition
A template to help guide your students through the composition activity during the Live Lesson.
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Activity - Art
A template to help guide your students through the art activity during the Live Lesson.
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Find out about our special guests
Presenters and guests include Naomi Wilkinson, Alex James, Lemn Sissay, Gabriel Prokofiev, Mr Switch and Stik.
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Take the Live Lesson quiz
Try this quiz after watching the Live Lesson and see what fun facts you've picked up.
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Ten Pieces resources and activities
Resources to support educators working with 10-14 year olds, including information on recording your own samples.
Behind the scenes interviews
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About Ten Pieces
Learn more about Ten Pieces and find out how your school can get involved.
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Watch Ten Pieces II
View the whole Ten Pieces film, served up in ten easily digestible clips.
