Music
2023-2024
Celebrating Black History Month with African drumming workshops
Children in Years Reception, Year 1 and 2 took part in an African drumming workshop as part of our celebration of Black History Month. The children used a traditional West African drum called a Djembe. They went on an African safari, creating noises for the different animals they came across and took part in a call and response chants. The children had a wonderful time.
" I loved the drums. They were so loud."
"Playing the drums was fun."
"I liked to band the drum loud."
Music Lessons we offer in school
The Brian Travers Music Room
After our amazing visit from UB40 we now have a wonderful new music room which is dedicated to the musician Brian Travers. This is a wonderful space for children to have lessons with their peripatetic teachers and also to enjoy making music together as a class.
UB40 visit St Edward's
Towards the end of last year, we were blessed by a visit from local band UB40 . They joined us for a special assembly where each year group got to perform one of the bands' hits to the band themselves. It was a wonderful experience for all involved, and one which the children and staff will never forget.