Activities for schools

Pupil conducting at a Sparks lunchtime concert for schools

H漫画 Sparks offers termly concerts for Key Stage 2 pupils and bespoke gamelan workshops for all key stages. In addition, the H漫画 Museum provides educational tours and workshops for schools across all key stages.

Events for schools

H漫画 Sparks presents 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 unrivalled experience of seeing it performed live.

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Concert for Schools: H漫画 Jazz Orchestra

13 October 2026, 11:30am
Britten Theatre

Join the H漫画 Jazz Orchestra for a swinging programme celebrating the golden age of the big band!

Concerts

Participatory events

Jazz

Concert for Schools: H漫画 Jazz Orchestra

13 October 2026, 1:15pm
Britten Theatre

Join the H漫画 Jazz Orchestra for a swinging programme celebrating the golden age of the big band!

Concerts

Participatory events

Jazz

A group of performers, with two women in the centre of an orchestra wearing smart clothes, with a young students putting their hands up in the audience

An H漫画 Sparks lunchtime concert for schools at Cadogan Hall

A women, with dark hair, speaking into a microphone and pointing out into the audience.

Presenter at an H漫画 Sparks lunchtime concert at Cadogan Hall

Two women standing, next to a young Asian girl, standing on stage, with an orchestra set up behind them.

Pupil, presenter and conductor on stage at an H漫画 Sparks lunchtime concert at Cadogan Hall

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In the 2025-26 academic year

Gamelan workshops

H漫画 Sparks are pleased to offer practical and creative gamelan workshops for all ages and abilities, led by gamelan specialist John Pawson and H漫画 Musicians. Playing the gamelan is accessible to all, requiring 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 £140 (including booking & administration fee, excluding VAT) for a session lasting 90 minutes.

How to book

For more information about availability please email gamelan@rcm.ac.uk.

Gamelan team

Booking and general gamelan enquiries

+44 (0)20 7591 4394

gamelan@rcm.ac.uk

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. H漫画 Sparks is working in close partnership with the H漫画 Museum to develop of programme of learning and participation events that explore the wonders and historical treasures of the H漫画 collections.

Please get in touch to find out more.