Sing You Now After Me
Let's Sing Catches!
Learn Catches - Videos
Want to learn some Tudor/Jacobean round and catches? This playlist contains informal videos of me and some singers trying out some catches. Listen and sing along! (You’ll find the lyrics in the description under each video).
Look out for the Tudor version of ‘London’s Burning’ (Scotland it burneth), drinking songs, Tudor street cries and bells, tongue-twisters, love songs, and a compilation of Tudor dance tunes. Some are very simple – others offer a little more challenge!
I’ll be adding to this playlist throughout the project. Scores and lyric sheets also to follow.
Free Catch-Singing Resources for Primary Schools
Are you a primary school teacher looking for resources for singing or teaching the Tudors? Check out these free 6-week catch-singing programmes with lesson plans, supporting slides, handouts, and singing videos.
‘Class X Class Club’ is a 6-week series of 45-minute lessons to get your key stage 1 class (age 5-7) singing in simple harmony and creating their own class catches.
‘Singing the Tudors’ is a 6-week series of 60-minutes for those teaching the Tudors to key stage 2 (age 7-11). Use rounds and catches capture to explore Tudor life! Each week has a theme which is explored through a combination of looking at primary sources (text, images, maps), listening to and singing Tudor music, and responding creatively or reflectively. Topics include: Recreation, Warfare, the Countryside, City Life, the Catholic Church, and the Reformation.
Workshops for Schools or Youth Groups
Are you a teacher in a school or college in the vicinity of Newcastle? Or do you lead a Brownie, Guide, Scout or other Youth Club in the area? Would the young people enjoy a workshop singing rounds and catches? Workshops are available throughout 2024/25. Get in touch via the contact page to book a workshop.
Catch-singing workshops can be tailored to various ages from 7 upwards. They can be accessible to those with no singing experience and there’s no need to read music!
For older school groups with some music reading ability (treble clef) workshops on composing rounds and catches are also available.
Come and Sing Catches at Kiplin Hall!
This summer we’ll be leading some singing in Kiplin Hall‘s lovely Jacobean long gallery – the perfect setting! Stop by to learn a simple catch or two, with short 15-minute drop-in sessions starting every half hour. Family friendly. No experience necessary and all ages welcome!
Dates: 3 May and 2 August 2025, 11am-2pm.
Details: https://kiplinhall.co.uk/events/pop-up-catch-club/
