What we do in schools
WHOLE CLASS TEACHING
SMALL GROUP LESSONS
ENSEMBLES
INSTRUMENT HIRE
WORKSHOPS
ADVISORY SUPPORT FOR MUSIC
whole class teaching
In Whole Class Teaching, we deliver lessons so that children can learn an instrument as a whole class. This is often the first access to a musical instrument for pupils. All offers last for 35 weeks from September to July. We provide the instrumental teachers, instruments and music resources needed. A wide choice of instruments are available.
SMALL GROUP LESSONS
We provide small group or one to one tuition for KS1-5. Lessons run for 35 weeks and the package is taught in 15, 20 or 30 minute sessions. If costs are being passed to parents/carers the price reduces depending on the number of pupils learning. Numbers are capped to 6 students maximum for 30 minute sessions and 3 for 20 minute lessons. We also provide extra curricular activities. These include 1 x 30/45 minutes lunch time or after school sessions for 30 weeks.
Ensembles
Ensembles are offered to any children who play an instrument post 1 year of whole class lessons or have prior experience. We also offer an advanced ensemble for young people who are at grade 5 or over. All ensembles last for 30 weeks per year and performances are scheduled once per term to allow our students opportunties for growth and a stage to celebrate achievements.
INSTRUMENT HIRE
Hire of instruments, if required, is an option within this service for a small charge of £48 for the year.
workshops
We offer regular workshops both for free and for a fee. These include DJ-ing; and opportunities to learn and perform with our partners ranging from the Royal Opera House, Barbican, LSO, Barking and Dagenham Carnival and local music venues, to name just a few. These offers arrive and change regularly and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about our offers and opportunities, ensure that you are signed up to our newsletter.
ADVISORY SUPPORT FOR MUSIC
Regular free support and training are provided to music co-ordinators and staff at termly co-ordinators meetings. Additional face to face consultancy can be purchased to support with the delivery and management of high-quality music throughout the curriculum.