Schools: Singing

“A county where every voice is heard”

Lancashire Music Hub’s key partners have worked together to develop a singing offer with the core aim of ensuring that quality and diverse singing is accessible to ALL young people in Lancashire.

Through our varied work, we aim to give all young people access to singing activities, help teachers and schools to develop their skills, experience and repertoire, and offer a range of pathways to varied singing opportunities.

We can offer advice about developing singing in your school, from how to get started to building up choirs, and signpost pathways and progression routes. Email: play.music@lancashire.gov.uk

Vocal Tuition

From whole class to group lessons to individual one to one tuition, schools can access specialist vocal teaching which best meets the needs of their pupils.

Lancashire Music Service is the main provider of instrumental and vocal tuition in schools across the county and they also offer schools buying in teaching free access to award-winning Charanga Musical School.

We can lead choirs, vocal ensembles, extra curricular groups and one off workshops.

Lancashire Sings

Would your school like to be involved in singing alongside other young voices in your area? Then have a look at the current LMH Lancashire Sings.

A Lancashire Sing brings several schools together to perform in large local venues under the guidance of experienced vocal leaders.

We currently run five large scale Lancashire Sings in the Burnley, Preston, Chorley, Lytham and Lancaster and Morecambe  districts. However, we are looking to expand into other areas of the County so please get in touch if this is something that interests you. Contact our Lancashire sings co-ordinator Leader Emma Williams. emma.williams@lancashire.gov.uk or call Emma on 07825431450.

Singing Workshops in Schools

We have a number of flexible options to inspire your pupils (all ages) and support your staff and LMS will work with your school to best fit your bespoke needs.

The benefits of regular singing in schools, both academic and social, are widely recognised and, while there are many great resources available, sometimes you may need a little extra support.

What you need to provide for workshops:

• A suitable space
• Equipment as agreed (whiteboard, sound-system)
• Staffing support for the sessions

Costs: One-off workshops £56.10 per hour

Contact Lancashire Music Service for more details.

Training

Many teachers lack confidence when approaching leading vocal work in school – with leading the singing assembly very often feeling like drawing the short straw!

We can work with non-music specialist staff, building their confidence and skills through practical, engaging and non-threatening training sessions with lots of ideas to take back to the classroom.

We can also work with non-music specialist staff, building their confidence and skills through practical, engaging and non- threatening training sessions with lots of ideas to take back to the classroom.

Cost: £165.10 per session

For more information about training and consultancy please contact:

Primary and Secondary Schools: Rick Kershaw, 07890 899965, rick.kershaw@lancashire.gov.uk

Contact Lancashire Music Service for more details.