Enrichment Expand Enrichment Durham Music Service offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities to further enhance your music provision. These include both in school and extracurricular activities and can be regular weekly or ‘one off’ events such as workshops, concert performances and Arts Week events. World PercussionAfrican and Samba Beats1 Term. 1 hour £1,040 : 1.5 hours £1,265 Musical PlaygroundsCreate musical buddies in the playground with free resource pack and CPD5/10 weeks £515 / £1030 School ChoirWeekly 45/60 minute sessions £1,810 / £2,275 Glee ClubWith a focus on modern singing techniquesWeekly 45/60 minute sessions £1,810 / £2,275 Curriculum WorkshopsA variety of topic and curriculum-based workshops.£130 per hour Live Music For SchoolsDurham Music Service musicians performing live for whole school concerts.£190 per concert Music ClubWeekly 45/60 minute sessions £1,810 / £2,275 School EnsembleCreate your own school ensemble with help of our experienced ensemble leaders1 hour per week £2,275 Singing AssemblyWhole School Singing Support: Contact us for pricing details. Rock WorkshopCreate your own School of Rock!Workshop encompassing performing, arranging and composing.Whole or half day. Contact us for pricing details.
Progression Expand Primary progression routes What happens after the first access programme? To make the very best of your First Access programme, Durham Music Service has created several pathways for progression that best suit the needs of your pupils. Options include: Whole class instrumental learning for a subsequent year after First Access. Lessons in large groups, funded by school. Enrichment Programmes Lessons in smaller groups. Pupils are registered with Durham Music Service and parents are invoiced directly. Small group instrumental lessons After pupils have completed their First Access Programme they will be given the opportunity to sign up for small group lessons. This involves weekly lessons with a Music Service Teacher in school time. Instrument Hire is available and a discounted Instrumental Purchase Scheme is also open to all Music Service pupils. Small group pupils can also join one of our many ensembles which perform regularly around the area including prestigious venues such as Sage Gateshead. For more information, please speak to your visiting Durham Music Service teacher or contact us. Pupil premium All schools can receive a subsidy towards their First Access provision from Durham Music Service. Many schools also choose to use Pupil Premium to enhance their music provision, due to the wider benefits our programmes bring.
First access Expand First steps in instrumental playing for all Every child can access free instrumental learning as part of the National First Access scheme. These programmes introduce pupils to instrumental learning in a fun and inclusive way. They are carefully designed to develop pupils’ love of, confidence and progress in music, while also enhancing their personal and educational development as a whole. Options include: Recorder Violin Ukulele Guitar Voice Clarinet Wind Band Brass Percussion Sessions include a wide variety of musical activities and build musical understanding in a progressive and fun way. The use of voice is integral to the sessions and can contribute to overall vocal development within your school. Each school can access subsidised teaching time to put towards our range of programmes and free training for one nominated member of school based staff. Pricing Length of Programme1 hour per week for the year £2,2751 hour per week for the year £3,7402 teachers wind band programme1.5 hours per week for the year (2x45mins) £3,3602 hours per week for the year £4,3553 hours per week for the year £6,4004 hours per week for the year £8,5705 hours per week for the year £10,435 "The First Access programme has been brilliant for our children. They have loved being part of a collective performance and we are delighted to say that the majority of those who took part are now intending to take up an instrument in the spring term." - Clare Carr, Headteacher, Woodland Primary School. Please note some programmes will incur a small maintenance fee for upkeep of instruments.
Little Fingers Expand Little fingers programmes enhances the curriculum whilst developing fundamental musical skills from an early age. Workshops can also be used as a method for learning about language and literacy skills, numeracy, science and a range of topics in a fun and accessible way. Schools also love the way our programmes build confidence in their own staff’s understanding and confidence in using music as a learning tool. Half term one class.£440Our introductory package;A structured series of lessons that can be used as a springboard for music lessons throughout the year. One term one class.£855More time for exploration of themes and development of basic musical skills in pulse, rhythm, use of class percussion, singing and dancing. Whole year programme.£2275A whole year of provision; This can be for one class or split between classes across the year. Curriculum and topic workshops. £130 per hour
Small group Expand After pupils have completed their First Access Programme they will be given the opportunity to sign up for small group lessons. This involves weekly lessons with a Durham Music Service teacher in school time. Instrument hire is available and a discounted Instrument Purchase Scheme is also open to all Music Service pupils. Small group pupils can also join one of our many ensembles which perform regularly around the area including prestigious venues such as Sage Gateshead. For more information, please speak to your visiting Durham Music Service teacher or contact us.