Education Packages
Song Rhyme and Playtime - Key Stage 1 (and younger!)
Activities
Playing instruments singing songs movement
Benefits
Working TOGETHER in a band developing language skills through singing
Numbers and timing
around 15 20 children for 30 minute session with each group
Roots Music Band - Key Stages 2 or 3
Activities
Playing instruments learning English Traditional tunes
Benefits
Learning how to play together developing composing and arranging skills
Very like the classroom orchestra concept, but ALL standards together
Numbers and timing
1 class at a time 50 mins minimum
The Six Secrets of Successful Singing - Key Stages 2 or 3
Activities
Releasing Voices learning to harmonise together (9 years and upwards)
Learning and performing songs practising diction / relaxation / focus / tone etc
All appropriately framed for the age group
Benefits
Developing confidence relaxing bodies combining in a really corporate activity
Numbers and timing
Between 15 30 in a group
40 minutes minimum with each group
Songwriting - Absolutely Any Age!
Activities
Discussion in groups thinking creatively writing organising thoughts
Using language finding new ways of expression linking words, music rhythm
Benefits
Strong sense of ownership and identity
Numbers and timing
Usually 15 maximum, but could do a whole class with strong staff support
Usually 50 mins absolute minimum, ideally 2 x 40 mins over a couple of days
Junk Music - usually 8 years and upwards
The Wren Junk session references other cultures where percussion is important eg Banghra / Samba / Taiko etc.
Activities
Holding rhythms remembering learning about other cultures
Benefits
Team building working together remembering patterns
Numbers and timing
Better rhythms and more satisfying outcomes with older children (KS3)
Usually around 20 max, but whole class with strong staff support
30 minutes upwards - 50 minutes maximum for any one session (can get VERY loud!)
This session requires a 20 x 20 floor area to operate with easy access
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