Preparing pupils for Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027?
Whether you’re rehearsing a choir, party, solo or duet, free resources are now available through National Music Service Wales and Charanga Cymru to help make those all-important rehearsals a little easier.
Charanga Cymru are hosting two training sessions, on 19 and 20 October, to show teachers the simple steps to find the published pieces, access the 2027 backing tracks, and use them.
Defnyddio Traciau Cefndir Charanga ar gyfer yr Urdd (Cymraeg)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defnyddio-traciau-cefndir-charanga-ar-gyfer-yr-urdd-cymraeg-tickets-2002220425190?aff=oddtdtcreator
Using Charanga Urdd Backing Tracks (English)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-charanga-urdd-backing-tracks-english-tickets-2002219202533?aff=oddtdtcreator
The resources include backing tracks for a selection of:
- choir and party pieces
- solos
- duets
For 2027, wind instruments have been used to represent the vocal parts within the rehearsal tracks. This makes the length and shape of individual notes easier to hear, giving pupils a clear musical guide as they learn their pieces.
Hear it. Practise it. Build confidence.
Teachers can use the tracks during rehearsals in school, while pupils can also use them to support independent practice at home using Charanga Cymru’s Yumu student area.
Schools can access the 2027 resources by clicking the Urdd Eisteddfod tab next time they log in to Charanga Cymru.
Schools that still need to sign up for their free Charanga Cymru access can do so here: https://www.gwasanaethcerdd.cymru/site/charanga-cymru-ymunwch-am-ddim/
Charanga Cymru is funded by the Welsh Government through National Music Service Wales, enabling every local authority funded school in Wales to access the bilingual music education platform free of charge.
The Urdd Eisteddfod will take place in Gwent between 29 May and 4 June 2027.