Services to Schools
Training, opportunities and resources
Training
Kingston Music runs a number of music training and networking sessions throughout the year. Information is regularly sent out to schools and teachers can sign up for individual events or schools can sign up for our Curriculum Training Package which combines several of our services to schools into one, affordable package. For more information about training we can offer your school, email: musicservice@kingston.gov.uk
Curriculum Service Menu
With a combined service in music education of over 40 years, KMS managers are well placed to support you with an array of training opportunities that can be taylored to your needs. Take a look at some of the things we can offer in our Curriculum Service Menu. Do get in touch for a chat about your requirements.
Performance opportunities
Every year, we run several large scale performances that schools in the borough can participate in. These include:
- Primary Singing Festival - our singing festival for primary singers at the Rose Theatre (next event - 17-19 June 2024)
- Secondary Singing Festival- our celebration of singing at the Rose Theatre (next event 18 June 2024)
- Transition projects in localities - Y5 children visiting feeder secondary schools to experience large scale performance
Schools will be contacted and invited to participate in these events. If you have any questions, please email: musicservice@kingston.gov.uk
Resources
Black History Month
KMS have put together different presentations designed to highlight black musicians to all school age students.
- #morethan31 presentation 1 Google Slides - PDF
- #morethan31 presentation 2 Google Slides - PDF
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Charanga
All Kingston schools are offered a subsidised Charanga licence which you can request throuh your school account with Charanga. We will then invoice you later in the term to seek payment.
If you are a new school, get in touch for more information: musicservice@kingston.gov.uk.