PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Soundmakers is our Brighton and Hove model of Classroom Instrumental Teaching and is linked to The National Plan for Music Education. The 10-week programme is offered to a whole year group, in Key Stage 2, and provides a whole-class instrumental learning opportunity. 

Led by a Create Music specialist instrumental teacher, supported by the class teacher or music co-ordinator, pupils experience the excitement of practical music making and learn:

  • Instrumental technique
  • Ensemble skills
  • Some links to Composing and Improvising
  • Performance skills
  • Working as part of a team


Each Soundmakers programme leads to a celebration performance to which families and members of the school community are invited. 

Following their Soundmakers experience, all pupils are offered a variety of progression pathways to further their interest and love of music. Options for pupils to continue their musical journey include:

  • Choosing to continue playing the same instrument
  • Choosing to learn a different instrument
  • Taking part in a school-based music activity such as a choir or band
  • Joining a Music Centre class
  • Attending a course-based activity such as the Create Music Summer School.
     

Instruments offered as part of Soundmakers include the clarinet, djembe, flute, guitar, recorder, trombone, trumpet, ukulele and violin.

Fees

  • £279.60 per class, including free instrument hire (allocated instrument), or your choice of instrument (obtained at your own cost.)
  • £187 per year, instruments and resources only (subject to availability, with the programme delivered by school-based staff)
  • Additional Year Groups: £57.80 per hour, Create Music will contact you to discuss length of session and provide a bespoke quote.