Notes from School

• Ep 03: Rebellious Scottish songs...from Bonnie Shores to School Floors

  Welcome back to the school hall for a trip back in time to 18th Century Scotland. This week’s assembly takes a historical twist as I dive into some classic Scottish folk tunes that would have been sung in schools across the UK. Discover the link between Loch Lomond, Charlie is my Darling, the Skye Boat Song and My Bonnie lies over the ocean. In the catchup, I talk about AI in schools and the sad music news from Cardiff University. Plus, do you go to see shows alone? I had some amazing comments from those of you that do solo shows. This week’s Q&A session ranges from Dairylee lunchables, advice for young pianists and my primary school’s best feature.I hope you enjoy a slightly different singalong section where the history department takes over and introduces tales of Jacobite rebellion and the songs that came from it. A lot of these songs were sung as part of the national Singing Together programme. Let me know if you sang them at school, I’m sure most of us will recognise these timeless tunes but do you know the back story behind them? Thanks again for listening and please do send me a comment, send in a question or leave a review if you’ve enjoyed it! 0:00: Intro1:45: AI in schools and Cardiff closures5:11: Weekly Catch Up!7:11: Do you see shows alone?12:23 Q&A Pt. 1: Packed lunches, lyrics and piano playing advice17:44: Q&A Pt 2: Manx tunes, school orchard and potential guests?22:30: Singing Together and folk tunes24:47: My Bonnie lies over the ocean26:00: A Scottish tale30:45: Charlie is my darling31:48: Skye Boat Song33:16: Loch Lomond35:41: Roundup and goodbyes!Send us a text~~~ Follow me on socials at: Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamesbpartridge TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jamesbpartridge Email me: [email protected] YouTube: http://youtube.com/jamesbpartridge ~~~ I am on tour all year, across the UK and you can book your tickets at: https://jamesbpartridge.com/ ~~~ Find the podcast on all streaming services too. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ta8ch0BjnuV6GDgGv7BN2?si=5270e69bbb9a431e Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-school/id1790674992 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/054bf11f-a134-42c7-9114-f1398cc3fbe8/notes-from-school

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• Ep 02: Give Me Oil…and a Stretch Armstrong?!

  Welcome back to the school hall for this week’s assembly! Settle down and let’s have fingers on lips while I catch you up on my first gigs of the year, playing at a tech conference and going to the press night of the amazing Kinky Boots featuring my younger brother as the lead. In this week’s Q&A session I uncover a forgotten classic from the Alleluya! song book, teach you some tongue-twisters (give them a go!), recommend some NEW assembly bangers (Conkers, Spring Chicken etc) and discuss the bizarre and slightly disturbing merits of the Stretch Armstrong children’s toy.Today’s singalong is one of the ultimate primary school assembly classics. It is…Give Me Oil in my Lamp! Or Sing Hosanna depending on your book. You can learn some harmonies or play along with percussion. I’ll briefly explain the song’s origins in African-American spirituals and think about how our singing in school is almost a new folk tradition of its own. Thanks again for listening and please do send me a comment, send in a question or leave a review if you’ve enjoyed it! 0:00: Intro2:22: Correction Section5:08: Weekly Catch Up!11:37: Q&A Pt. 1: New assembly bangers and learning tongue twisters17:39: Q&A Pt 2: Show merch and Stretch Armstrong20:35: Deep dive request: A Better World (from Alleluya!)24:24: Song of the week: Give Me Oil in My Lamp36:08: Full singalong!37:49: Roundup and goodbyesSend us a text~~~ Follow me on socials at: Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamesbpartridge TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jamesbpartridge Email me: [email protected] YouTube: http://youtube.com/jamesbpartridge ~~~ I am on tour all year, across the UK and you can book your tickets at: https://jamesbpartridge.com/ ~~~ Find the podcast on all streaming services too. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ta8ch0BjnuV6GDgGv7BN2?si=5270e69bbb9a431e Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-school/id1790674992 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/054bf11f-a134-42c7-9114-f1398cc3fbe8/notes-from-school

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• Ep 01: One More Step

  How does an online music teacher end up performing nostalgic school assembly songs around the UK at hundreds of shows? Join me, James B Partridge, as I recount my unexpected journey from virtual music lessons to viral TikTok success in the debut episode of "Notes from School." Discover how a simple suggestion to post on TikTok led to an exciting musical adventure that brought the joy of singalongs from the screen to the stage.In a light-hearted Q&A session, I dive into my DREAM festival gig (it involves Cradle of Filth) while sharing future plans of a Christmas-themed album. We all need a new Little Donkey recording. As music education takes centre stage, I offer insights into the best instruments for children to start with, advocating for the piano as a gateway to a lifelong love of music. Plus, how do we get secondary school pupils singing?!This week's song is the timeless classic: "One More Step Along the World I Go". I can't wait to learn the Palais Glide. Come join the assembly, and let's keep the spirit of school assemblies alive, one note at a time. 0:00: Intro3:26: How did Primary School Bangers begin?16:55: Q&A Pt. 1: Download Fest dreams, Little Donkey and cheese toasties24:09: Q&A Pt 2: Piano Practice and Secondary School Singing31:22: Song of the week: One More Step41:09: Singalong!43:13: Roundup and goodbyesSend us a text~~~ Follow me on socials at: Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamesbpartridge TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jamesbpartridge Email me: [email protected] YouTube: http://youtube.com/jamesbpartridge ~~~ I am on tour all year, across the UK and you can book your tickets at: https://jamesbpartridge.com/ ~~~ Find the podcast on all streaming services too. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ta8ch0BjnuV6GDgGv7BN2?si=5270e69bbb9a431e Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-school/id1790674992 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/054bf11f-a134-42c7-9114-f1398cc3fbe8/notes-from-school

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• Introducing...Notes from School with James B Partridge

  Sit up straight and get ready to sing! Introducing...Notes from School. A weekly assembly with James B Partridge (or Mr Partridge to the naughty Year 6s on the back benches!) where we take a deep dive into the songs and stories from your school days.I'd love to hear your favourite memories, song requests or questions. Send them in to [email protected]. Follow me at @jamesbpartridge. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Give a little review. Unless you didn’t like it. Send us a text~~~ Follow me on socials at: Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamesbpartridge TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jamesbpartridge Email me: [email protected] YouTube: http://youtube.com/jamesbpartridge ~~~ I am on tour all year, across the UK and you can book your tickets at: https://jamesbpartridge.com/ ~~~ Find the podcast on all streaming services too. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ta8ch0BjnuV6GDgGv7BN2?si=5270e69bbb9a431e Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-school/id1790674992 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/054bf11f-a134-42c7-9114-f1398cc3fbe8/notes-from-school

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