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Learning and Engagement Resources

Learning and Engagement

Learning and Engagement Resources

Alongside many of our projects, the International Festival provides in-depth resources to support further learning in the classroom, at home, or in the community. Please find below all our current resources for Primary and Secondary teaching.


If you have any questions or would like further to discuss resources further, please email learn@eif.co.uk

Primary Schools

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Play On: Stages

This resource accompanies our Play On: Stages project with insight into the International Festival and the artforms we present.

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School children at the schools concert outside, smiling and dancing

Holst’s The Planets – a classical music resource

This classical music resource explores Holst’s famous composition in celebration of the planets and includes videos exploring music and science.

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Berlioz and Dukas – a classical music resource

This classical music resource explores the work of composers Berlioz and Dukas, with video introductions to viola and clarinet, as well as a tour of Edinburgh’s magical past.

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Five Telegrams

Supported by 14:18 NOW, this resource provides insight into our schools’ engagement connected to the 2018 Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event: Five Telegrams.

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Secondary Schools

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Digital Composers

An online resource featuring interviews with leading composers to support Higher and Advanced Higher Music students, with a particular focus on the composition element of the qualification.

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Digital Direction

Featuring interviews with leading theatre practitioners, this online resource will support Higher and Advanced Higher Drama students to gain insight into theatre practise and experiences.

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Karine Polwart stands on a stage full of instruments while singing into a microphone and holding a tambourine in the air.

Digital Songwriters

Leading songwriters provide insight into their process and careers in this online resource that will support Higher and Advanced Higher Music pupils, particularly with the composition element of the qualification.

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