Year 3 have been exploring ‘The Carnival of the Animals’ by Saint-Saëns in Music. This week, they focused on ‘The Elephant,’ a waltz. After listening to the piece, they composed their own waltz on the keyboard!
Year 3 Compose Their Own Waltz
Year 3 have been exploring ‘The Carnival of the Animals’ by Saint-Saëns in Music. This week, they focused on ‘The Elephant,’ a waltz. After listening to the piece, they composed their own waltz on the keyboard!
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