“A really thoughtful and poignant performance which entertained a range of abilities and increased pupils’ positive well-being for the rest of the day.”
Teacher feedback from Musical Mondays special schools concert
Our Musical Mondays series brings performances by Live Music Now’s professional musicians directly to school classrooms. The Special School series is particularly suited to primary age pupils, but open to young people of all ages with additional needs.
This year, we are partnering with music hubs and services across the country. Register your school for Musical Mondays through your local music hub:
Cumbria Music Hub
Essex Music Hub
Resonate (Liverpool)
North Tyneside Music Education Hub
AMP (North Yorkshire)
Devon Music Education Hub
Sheffield Music Hub
Croydon Music and Arts (for South West London schools)
WEMA (West of England Music and Arts)
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
2024-25 Programme
All performances take place on Mondays. Concerts are recorded and available to access for 28 days after each performance.
Monday 2 December
Filkin’s Drift
Filkin’s Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folk traditions of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire. Their music combines the traditional and the contemporary, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies.
Monday 10 February
Edward Robinson and Rachel Fright
Edward Robinson (baritone) and Rachel Fright (piano) have been performing together for 6 years after meeting while studying at The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. They love to perform a varied programme of music from musical theatre to folk songs, opera to pop!
Monday 12 May
Chroma Harp Duo
Chroma Harp Duo are constantly on a quest for new and exciting sounds. Harpists Lucy and Becki’s eclectic style defies the traditional harp sound and stereotype. They regularly commission new works from composers and incorporate unusual techniques and objects into their performances (from chopsticks to blueback to castanets!)
How to get the most out of your Musical Mondays:
- Test your tech in advance, you can access the concerts using the Zoom link from a PC, iPad, or phone.
- Have a look at the musician’s info in advance on our web page.
- If your school has any percussion instruments we would encourage you to have them to hand for participation during the concert. If you don’t, then don’t worry you can still clap along or do some body percussion / dancing!
- Have a member of staff near the computer on the day to ask your questions directly to the musicians using the Q&A.
- Concerts will be recorded and available to view for 28 days after if you are unable to make the live session.
- For ideas for follow up activities and to view other recorded music sessions you can access our free library here.
- Any issues in accessing the concert or questions you can contact [email protected]
