Transforming the lives and life chances of children through the joy of singing…

The gift of music is a wonderful thing. Its unique quality overcomes differences of gender, culture and ethnicity to bring people and communities together. The social, emotional and personal wellbeing benefits of a musical childhood are also well known, but sadly too many children miss out on the joy of singing.

Our Schools Singing Programme opens up a whole world of opportunity. Through participating in the programme children will:

  • Make new friends

  • Learn new skills for life

  • Open their minds to new opportunities

  • Raise their hope and aspirations

  • Develop the confidence to stand taller, to sing louder and to have the self-belief to overcome challenges in life

“Singing makes me feel free. It’s my favourite thing to do every week. I love it so much I sing all the time at home now too!” Chiara, age 9

Information for Teachers

Through giving children meaningful musical experiences our Schools Singing Programme will add value to the learning already taking place in your school. Our expert cathedral musicians will visit your school to deliver a high quality music curriculum through fun music and singing activities which take place in the classroom. By taking part in the programme your school will receive:

  • 30 hours of teaching tailored to the needs of the school

  • The chance for children to performance in the cathedral

  • A music programme which meets Ofsted requirement which also contributes towards the delivery of the RE curriculum and will satisfy a number of SIAMS benchmarks

  • Teaching delivered by the cathedral team of musical experts skilled in high-quality music provision

    To find out more please use the form below to contact a member of the cathedral music team

    ‘Music touches the very heart of our humanity and a sense of the wonder of music has touched human societies throughout history. Music education offers young people the chance to understand, perform and create in an aural dimension that often sits outside our capacity to describe in words. For many pupils, the music they love will be part of the narrative of their lives and bring colour to the experiences that shape them.’

    Ofsted, July 2021

How Can Your School Get Involved with the Schools Singing Programme?

To start a conversation with a member of the cathedral’s music team about our Schools Singing Programme being delivered in your school please complete the form below.