The curriculum
Either the school's own, or one built around the class and what the school wants out of the year.
For institutions, schools, groups or individuals
Music sessions for 2 to 5 year olds,
and a concert their parents will film.
Groups of up to seven children, in your classroom, alongside their own teacher. The year builds towards fun, engagement and brain development.
Discuss a programmeFour separate things. Pick the one you came for:
Service one
Kindergarten sessions
Children 2 to 5 years old, in groups of up to seven, always together with their own teacher - or with an assistant teacher if the class runs in a language other than English.
What happens in a session
- Instruments explored through guided discovery and play
- Percussion, simple melodic instruments, dancing, vocal experimentation
- Basic rhythm and pulse - loud and soft, fast and slow, musical reactions
- Songs and playful musical games
- Preparation for, and performances in front of, parents
- Genres from classical to tango, valse, and folk from many countries
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The reporting
Needs and activities reported in good time, so nothing about the group's progress is a surprise at the end of term.
The teacher stays
A warm connection with the class teacher, with the musical direction kept clear and led from the front.
Service two
Workshops
Parent and infant
Up to one and a half years old, parent and baby together in the room, exploring first time sounds.
Pregnancy and parents
Worked through vibration and breathing techniques, for expectant mothers or for parents.
Arranged directly with the individuals, the institution or the group. Locations depend on availability and sessions.
Service three
Choir
For companies, institutions or groups that want to take part in chain singing. Children or adults.
- In person only. This one does not work over a screen.
- Rehearsals of 1.5 hours.
- Repertoire chosen together by the conductor and the group or the institution.
- Aimed also at a concert with a date on it, in the short term.
How a rehearsal runs
- Ice-breaking musical games
- Breathing and diaphragmatic practice
- Individual work on voices and sections
- Building towards the aural and visual presentation
- Polishing
Play “Choir conducting and basic practice” on YouTubeService four
Music therapy
Private, one-on-one, any age. Shaped around one person's specific challenge or focus.
The direction and the possible outcome depend on that person's need, and are determined honestly and carefully - including when the honest answer is that something else would help more.
What the work uses
- Simple instrumental interaction
- Repetitive rhythm patterns
- Musical and emotional response games
- Voice, listening, and calming or energizing musical structure
Play “If You’re Happy and You Know It” on YouTubeFull time, part time or individual appearances are welcome.
Discuss a programme