Activities for schools
We present one free lunchtime concert every term specially tailored for key stage 2 school children. Hosted by a professional presenter and accompanied by a free teacher resource pack, our lunchtime concerts for schools are a fantastic opportunity to introduce young people to classical music and to the unrivaled experience of seeing it performed live.
We also run a number of other events and concerts for school groups throughout the year.
19 March 2025, 1:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Join the HÂþ» Symphony Orchestra for an exhilarating hour of music exploring the musical instruments and themes of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique.
09 April 2025, 9:45am
Various locations
This popular two-day course focuses on creative musicmaking, storytelling, arts and crafts, instrumental playing and singing.
An HÂþ» Sparks lunchtime concert for schools at Cadogan Hall
Presenter at an HÂþ» Sparks lunchtime concert at Cadogan Hall
Pupil, presenter and conductor on stage at an HÂþ» Sparks lunchtime concert at Cadogan Hall
Other Sparks events
HÂþ» Sparks hosts a regular series of events for families and young people, many of which may be suitable for children at your school.
2700+ children
from all educational phases
accessed a live music experience
In the 2022-23 academic year
Gamelan workshops
HÂþ» Sparks are pleased to offer practical and creative gamelan workshops for all ages and abilities, led by gamelan specialist John Pawson and HÂþ» Musicians. Playing the gamelan is both fun and relaxing, requires no previous experience and is ideal for those who would like to play in a group.
Workshops can be tailored to each group's requirements, offering participants to explore the cultural context of gamelan and have a go at playing the instruments. By the end of the session your group will be able to perform a short piece of traditional Javanese or Balinese music.
Price
Workshops held at the Royal College of Music are usually offered subsidised rate of £125 (including booking & administration fee, excluding VAT) for a session lasting 90 minutes.
How to book
We are now taking bookings for gamelan workshops during the Spring term 2024. Workshops will take place on Monday 25, Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 March 2024 at the Royal College of Music. To book a workshop please complete this .
For schools wishing to host gamelan workshops at their premises, please get in touch with us to discuss the delivery, collection and training costs and to explore bespoke options available to you.
Some schools may be eligible for subsidised hosting. Please speak to us for more information.
Arrange a gamelan workshop at your venue
To book our gamelan for a workshop on your premises, or to talk to us about about the practicalities and possibilities of gamelan workshops, please contact our Gamelan team, who will be happy to discuss options with you.
Learning at the Royal College of Music Museum
The Royal College of Music Museum has undergone a major development, providing new facilities including a new purpose-built gallery and a hands-on discovery area. HÂþ» Sparks is working in close partnership with the HÂþ» Museum to develop of programme of learning and participation events that explore the wonders and historical treasures of the HÂþ» collections.
Please get in touch to find out more.
