This moving ballad takes a look at the highly contemporary issues of migration and belonging. The lyrics are very thought provoking and, whether in the classroom or at an out-of-school singing group, the questions posed on the lyric sheet are a useful tool for creating a powerful interpretation of the song and a stimulus for learning and reflecting on the plight of refugees in our country today. Because of the straightforward stepwise movement of the verse, Refuge is an excellent song to use as an introduction to staff notation. It is also a good song for learning simple four-part singing. Download the warm-ups that are most relevant for Refuge Refuge may be used as a starting point for other musical activity and exploration. Click here for further music-making ideas Get to grips with the meaning of Refuge. Explore its context further by clicking here Click here for More songs like this Download photocopiable lyric sheets here Copyright © 2005. YouthMusic. All rights reserved.