Live Music Sessions
Live music sessions to both primary and secondary schools, performed by our experienced Music Teachers who are all professional musicians. We provide small groups of approx 3-5 musicians performing a variety of music from different genres; from classical and rock & pop to jazz, funk and soul.
The package consists of a 45-minute session which will include performance, questions and answer session, and discussion about instruments.
GCSE Live Music offer: In addition to the Live Music offer detailed above, if requested, a piece or pieces relevant to the GCSE Music course content can be added.
Cost: £284
Workshops
World Music
These sessions offer students an opportunity to experience and explore music from different cultures. Our world music experts will come to your school and lead half or whole day sessions on a theme of your choice. Sessions can be offered per hour.
- Caribbean Steel Pans
Mini Pans for KS1; Full size pans plus mini pans for KS2-5 - Japanese Taiko Drumming Workshop KS2-5
Create a composition using Taiko drums and a variety of rhythms. - Indonesian Gamelan KS2-3
Unique percussion instruments playing music based on numbers - African Music & Drumming Workshop KS1-3
Exploring African songs, music and instruments.
- Brazilian Samba Workshop KS1-2
Building up a composition using Samba instruments and Samba rhythms - Indian Music & Culture Workshop KS1-2
Exploring Indian songs, movement and instruments
| Session | Cost Code | Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Steel Pans (Mini KS1) | B | Whole day £419; morning £263 |
| Caribbean Steel Pans (KS2 up) | A | Whole day £505 |
| Japanese Taiko Drumming (KS2-5) | A | Whole day £505 |
| Indonesian Gamelan (KS2 up) | A | Whole day £505; morning £330 |
| African Music and drumming (KS1 up) | B | Whole day £419; morning £263 |
| Brazilian Samba (KS1 up) | B | Whole day £419; morning £263 |
| Indian songs, instruments and movement (KS1 up) | B | Whole day £419; morning £263 |
*Fee: Based on booking World Music as a separate item, not part of a Music Package.
Music Production Workshop
Music Production Workshop with WEMA. Whole day or morning sessions available. KS2 upwards.
This workshop supports students to learn about music production techniques. Equipment can be supplied or we can use your own in-house systems.
Cost: Band A Whole Day £505, Half Day £330.
Partner Music Workshops
Music For Miniatures
Music for Miniatures offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform your school hall into a vibrant concert venue, delivering interactive, immersive, and incredibly fun musical experiences specifically designed for children.
We provide a diverse range of inspiring, educational, and exceptionally high-quality live music performances for Primary Schools, Special Schools, and EYFS Settings. Our aim is to inspire and educate the next generation, helping them discover the sheer joy and beauty of music.
Our team of passionate, professional musicians believes that music is the heartbeat of life, and they are eager to share their love for music, encouraging students to explore, learn an instrument, and embrace a variety of musical styles with enthusiasm and wonder. Website: www.musicforminiatures.co.uk/schools
Price: £400 for two cohorts per school
Sabar Family – West African Performing Arts for Schools
Led by Senegalese artist and educator Batch Gueye, Sabar Family offers engaging and culturally rich West African performing arts workshops for primary, secondary, SEN schools, and performing arts colleges.
These sessions include dance, drumming, singing, storytelling, and theatre, with options ranging from one-off workshops to long-term residencies culminating in school-wide performances.
Batch and his team tailor each session to suit school needs, working with up to 35 students at a time across all key stages, including specialist education settings. Workshops promote creativity, confidence, cultural awareness, and community spirit.For more information, see a summary video here and visit their website.
Cost: Half-day: £250, Full-day: £450
Zangi/Alex Gichohi
Zangi is an award-winning gospel artist, performing artist, creative music workshop facilitator, a mentor, and a music producer, who is passionate about expression through music. He offers an enticing mixture of singing and creative opportunities, using African song and chant in its traditional context as well as songwriting and percussion work, wellbeing and teamwork as part of the session. To find out more, visit his website at: thisiszangi.com
Zangi is available to take half day (£225) or whole day (£450) bookings for schools across North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset. You can pair up with neighbouring schools to make the offer more accessible.
The sessions can be tailor-made to suit your needs and requirements and Zangi will work with you to plan a timetable that works for you and your school. He can work with groups of up to 35 students with the sessions particularly suitable for KS2 upwards. Timetabling should allow for at least an hour of contact time per group.
Beat Goes On delivers a range of fun, high energy percussion workshops & CPD sessions. The team includes former cast members of STOMP and qualified music teachers. More information at www.beatgoeson.co.uk.
Sessions include:
– STOMP-style Body Percussion
– Samba Drumming
– Body Percussion with Literacy (based on our collaborations with Pie Corbett of Talk4Writing)
– STOMP-style Junk Percussion
– BBC Ten Pieces ‘Mambo and ‘Connect It’
– STOMP-style Basketball Beats
– West African Drumming
– Boomwhackers & Bamboo Tamboo.
Prices are bespoke, please contact Beat Goes On direct for costs.