"Since starting the project, one pupil bought the software for himself"
City Songbirds
The City Songbirds programme delivers breakfast, lunchtime or after-school singing sessions with Primary/Junior schools across Stoke-on-Trent working with young people aged 5 - 8. These groups are run by experienced Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service tutors throughout the academic year.
Children participating in City Songbirds groups will learn songs and musical skills, enjoy singing in a fun environment and perform together at massed concerts.
The highly skilled tutors encourage young children to participate in singing activities to foster the joy of music and a love of singing .
Participating children are encouraged to progress from Songbirds groups to further activities or to become mentors with their City Songbirds group helping younger children and assisting
Children participating in City Songbirds groups will learn songs and musical skills, enjoy singing in a fun environment and perform together at massed concerts.
The highly skilled tutors encourage young children to participate in singing activities to foster the joy of music and a love of singing .
Participating children are encouraged to progress from Songbirds groups to further activities or to become mentors with their City Songbirds group helping younger children and assisting
staff.
Each year over 450 young children attend these weekly sessions and over 1000 parents, families and members of the community attend the bi-annual performances at The Victoria Hall.
"The City Songbirds have their own tie that all children wear during their public performances subsidised by Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service. One Mum asked to buy one, to which she was informed that there is no need as the school PTA had already bought one for each child. She then told me that she wanted to buy another one to frame at home as she was so proud." Sue Hallam, Head of Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service.
City Songbirds is a Make Some Noise project in partnership with and delivered by Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service.
Each year over 450 young children attend these weekly sessions and over 1000 parents, families and members of the community attend the bi-annual performances at The Victoria Hall.
"The City Songbirds have their own tie that all children wear during their public performances subsidised by Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service. One Mum asked to buy one, to which she was informed that there is no need as the school PTA had already bought one for each child. She then told me that she wanted to buy another one to frame at home as she was so proud." Sue Hallam, Head of Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service.
City Songbirds is a Make Some Noise project in partnership with and delivered by Stoke-on-Trent City Music and Performing Arts Service.
City Songbirds were featured in the Music Manifesto's Every Child's Music Matter document.
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