Mega Music Publisher
Mega Music Publisher
Mega Music Publisher
Germany's innovative new publisher combining educational music publishing and music technology, transforming how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed.
© 2018 by Rainer Langhans & Marcel Langhans.
Mega Music Publisher
Germany's innovative new publisher combining educational music publishing and music technology, transforming how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed.
© 2018 by Rainer Langhans & Marcel Langhans.
Mega Music Publisher
Germany's innovative new publisher combining educational music publishing and music technology, transforming how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed.
© 2018 by Rainer Langhans & Marcel Langhans.
Mega Music Publisher
Germany's innovative new publisher combining educational music publishing and music technology, transforming how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed.
© 2018 by Rainer Langhans & Marcel Langhans.
Mega Music Publisher
Germany's innovative new publisher combining educational music publishing and music technology, transforming how music is composed, published, taught, learned, and performed.
© 2018 by Rainer Langhans & Marcel Langhans.
Lesson 1
Introduction to Music Notation
A framework for mixed-ability, mixed-instrument ensemble education.
For Schools
Support for schools introducing or developing mixed-ability, mixed-instrument ensemble programmes. Includes curriculum planning, implementation guidance and adaptation to existing staffing, instruments and timetables.
School consultancy → Explore services
Curriculum & Resources
A connected system including the IMPACT curriculum, student worksheets, repertoire, adaptable ensemble scores and instrument books for keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, violin and percussion.
IMPACT resources → Explore publications & resources
Teacher Support & Training
Workshops, implementation support and practical training for teachers using ensemble-based learning, mixed instrumentation and differentiated musical pathways.
Professional development → Explore teacher training
I — Integrated Ensemble Learning
Students learn through shared ensemble music, combining performing, listening, composing and musical understanding.
M — Mentorship & Peer Mentorship
Teachers lead musically while students increasingly model, support and learn from one another.
P — Personalised Progress Assessment
Progress is recognised through individual musical growth and evidence collected over time.
A — Artistic Development
Creativity, interpretation, expression and musical decision-making develop alongside technical skill.
SIX PILLARS
C — Cross-Curricular Connections
Music connects naturally with culture, history, language, mathematics, technology and wider learning.
T — Technology Integration
Digital tools support notation, recording, composing, reflection and collaboration.
IMPACT FRAMEWORK
What is it?
IMPACT is an ensemble-based framework for mixed-ability, mixed-instrument music education, designed particularly for KS3.
It brings performance, listening, notation, theory, creativity and ensemble skills together within one shared musical programme.
The framework provides the pedagogical foundation for the IMPACT curriculum and resources.
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WHY IMPACT FOR KS3?
Why consider a different approach?
Many KS3 music programmes separate performance, theory, listening and composition into different units. IMPACT connects these areas through shared repertoire and practical ensemble learning, creating greater curriculum coherence.
Scaffolding, differentiation, adaptive teaching and flexible instrumentation allow students with different levels of experience to participate together while progressing at an appropriate level of challenge.
Formative assessment, peer learning and increasing student agency support musical literacy, confidence and independence, creating a more inclusive pathway towards further study, including IGCSE and IB Music.
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HOW IMPACT WORKS
How does the learning process develop?
Shared Pulse → Common Tone → Expanding Tone Range → Shared Repertoire → Increasing Musical Independence
Students begin from a shared musical centre. As confidence develops, new notes, rhythms, harmony, notation and creative possibilities are introduced.
Students may progress at different rates while remaining connected through the same repertoire and musical task.
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