Workshops and Activity weeks
We run three activity weeks throughout the year, these include a range of workshops and performances in schools and at the Albemarle Music Centre. These allow more children across your school to take part in live music making and can be themed around your school curriculum or to promote instrumental learning.
Activity Weeks 2023-2024
4th-8th December 2023
4th-8th March 2024
8th-12th July 2024
We can also offer one off workshops to suit your school calendar, please contact us for details.
You can allocate budget to this at the start of the year and these will only be charged for once workshops have taken place. We recommend £200 per term, £600 across the year. If you haven’t allocated this in your SLA you can still book workshops throughout the year.
Below are examples of the workshops and activities that we can provide, booking forms will be sent out each term or sessions can be booked as part of your SLA.
Albemarle Live
Visit the Albemarle Music Centre for an interactive concert and music making workshop. Workshops can include Samba, Djembe drumming or singing.
Where: Albemarle Music Centre
Session duration: Half day session (2 – 2.5 hours)
Group age and size: KS2 pupils, up to 200 pupils for concert and dividing into class size groups for workshops.
Live Music Performances in your school
Our staff ensemble will visit your school with an interactive concert showcasing a range of musical instruments. This is suitable for the whole school or tailored to each Key Stage.
Where: In school, we will need a school hall or large space
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: Whole school or Key Stage (depending on space in the hall)
Rock Ready
This live interactive performance showcases rock band instruments and how the sound and styles have changed over the decades including some iconic songs from 1950s rock and roll to the present day.
Where: In school, we will need a school hall or large space
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: Whole school or Key Stage (depending on space in the hall)
The Science of Sound
What is sound? How are different sounds made? How does sound travel? This workshop explores the science behind sound with activities to understand vibrations, how pitch and volume work and how different instruments produce sound.
Where: In school, classroom or hall space
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: KS2 (this session supports the year 4 science curriculum) 1 class per session.
Percussion workshops
Our percussion team will get everyone playing together in our percussion workshops. Choose from Samba, Djembe or Gamelan workshops to get a group working and listening together exploring the sounds and culture of these instruments. (Gamelan workshops will take place at the University of Hull).
Where: In school, classroom or hall space
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: KS2; 1 class per session.
Early Years music workshops
In our 30 minute workshops for Early Years settings or Foundation Stage, pupils take part in musical activities and meet some fantastic musical instruments. This session can also be tailored to fit a story or theme linked to the curriculum.
Where: In school, classroom or hall space
Session duration: 30 minute sessions
Group age and size: EYFS, class groups or several classes.
Singing Assemblies
Learn some new songs for the whole school to enjoy. We will take you through some fun ways to warm up your voice and develop group singing. The assemblies can be themed to fit with your curriculum.
Where: In school, hall space
Session duration: 45 minutes
Group age and size: Whole school or by Key stage.
Write your own Song
Pupils will write their own song in just 1 hour!
They will compose a chord sequence, melody and write their own lyrics – no musical experience necessary and the song can be on any theme or topic to fit your curriculum.
Where: In school, classroom or hall space
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: KS2; 1 class per session.
Creative music making
Pupils will create their own piece of music using classroom instruments, they will improvise ideas, record their work or even write their own musical score. Workshops can be based on themes, stories or curriculum areas.
Where: In school, classroom or hall space
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: Any age; 1 class per session.
Music Technology
An introduction to music technology; pupils will learn how to create loops, build a track and record their own voice. This will need to use Chromebooks or Ipads with appropriate apps installed, we can advise on the technical requirement.
Where: In school, classroom
Session duration: 1 hour sessions
Group age and size: KS2; 1 class per session.