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March 2025
Our wonderful Lancasterian choir had the opportunity to perform at the world famous Royal Albert Hall on 18th March. They took part in the Haringey Music Service Schools Music Festival 2025. Performing a suite of 7 songs called 'Rocks and Stars', the children did themselves and the school proud. We open our choir to children as young as 6 currently and despite the long day (we left school at 1:30pm and the concert finished at 9:30pm!), they belted out songs such as 'Signals', 'Rock', 'Pollinate' and 'Moon' with passion, precision and soul.
The Haringey Music Service is probably the best in London, if not the UK and we are fortunate to have so many opportunities for the children to learn to play instruments through the service. The result is that the orchestra (who could easily be mistaken for a professional one) are an absolute joy to behold and they thrilled the audience with their skilful musicality.
The choir has many other opportunities to perform in public throughout the year and are always being primed for the next show!
January 2025
The children at Lancasterian get a music education above and beyond most primary schools and we are very proud of this. One of the many positives of our music curriculum, is that there are many opportunities for the children to focus on just one instruments for a long period of time. For example, in Year 3 the children learn to play the Ukulele and perform a concert for their families at the end of the course.
They learn to play chords, pluck and strum the instrument with good technique and play together as a group. The Ukulele is a great instrument for younger children as it is relatively easy to progress on and they can learn a number of songs in a short space of time. It is also small and therefore more accessible for smaller fingers.
If your child is interested in continuing on the instrument, here are a few links to some affordable options for their own ukulele;- https://www.musicstore.com/en_GB/GBP/search?SearchTerm=ukulele
October 2024
Touki Concert and Workshop
As part of our newly revamped 'Big Inclusion' curriculum, it is now compulsory for every child to watch a professional music concert every year, either at a prestigious venue in London, or at the school itself.
The first to enjoy a visiting band was year 6, who had the pleasure of having a concert and workshop from the wonderful Touki. Comprising of Amadou Diagne from Senegal on percussion, French Canadian Cory Seznec on guitar and banjo, plus American cellist/violinist, they entertained, delighted and wowed the children whilst finding time to educate them about the origins of their music and the different musical elements they use to make their beautiful, multi-cultural sound.
Managed by school parent Oscar Cainer, they tour regularly and their beguiling album 'Plastic Man' can be found at their bandcamp page here
Touki - Plastic Man
Big Inclusion Music at Lancasterian
As mentioned above, we have recently re-vamped the music curriculum in order to make it even more inclusive, culturally diverse and ambitious than ever. This means that most topics in every year group now include a broader range of songs and music from around the world for the children to learn, perform and appreciate. These songs have been chosen to reflect the diversity of cultures represented by the families at Lancs.
Furthermore, we have added classical guitar as new instrument that will be taught to the Year 5's this year. We are hugely excited about the opportunities this brings for our children and the positive effect it will have on their development both musically and personally.
September 2024
There has a been a thriving lunchtime 'Music Tech' club at Lancasterian for some time now, but it is lovely to see pupils from every age group collaborating, encouraging each other and supporting each other with any technical issues or creative dead-ends. Children listen to each others musical ideas and offer constructive criticism and positive suggestions for further development. The Growth Mindset and really is ever present here and everyone is encouraged and happy to experiment and take creative risks. Here they are some of their excellent creations....
Finn
Bleyu Adam
August 2024
Lancs Music Summer Club '24 - During the last week of July and the first week of August, Lancasterian hosted its second summer music club. As was the case with the Easter club and the previous Summer, it was fully subscribed and fun from start to finish. Children from ages 4-11 collaborated on performances on Samba drums, ukuleles, keyboards and vocals, as well as great creative work on ipads using Chrome Music Lab and GarageBand. Thank you to all the children who made sure it was so successful and enjoyable. Thank yo also to Tina Beach and Sofia Perilli for giving extra support for the two weeks.
At Lancs, we believe that music is central to a child's development and strive to afford all of our young people the opportunity to engage in meaningful musical activities.
We are proud of our outstanding music curriculum and extensive range of extra-curricular clubs and ensembles. We have an exceptionally well resourced music room with all of the instruments and equipment that the children need to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding.
On this page you will find information about the clubs and ensembles we offer, the music curriculum that every child receives at Lancs and photos, audio and video of our pupils performing.
Contact the music coordinator: music@lancs-pri.haringey.sch.uk
We have many lunchtime and after school music clubs, aimed at all age ranges, abilities and interests. The following clubs are currently taking place and your child can join for just £20 per term.
After School Choir (Wednesdays after school)
Open to all children from Year 1 upwards, this is a great club for children who want to develop their singing and improve their performance abilities. We will work on strengthening your child's voice, helping their technique and teach them a variety of songs from many different genres. There will be regular performance opportunities and trips organised, such as the upcoming performance at The Royal Albert Hall in April 2024 as part of the Haringey Music Service show.
KS1 & 2 Guitar Club (Tuesday & Thursday lunchtimes)
This is primarily aimed at children who have had a bit of experience on instrument. We will make sure those children are challenged and motivated, through the music we set them and by becoming lead learners. Guitars will be provided, but once you feel your child has got the bug and wants to continue, I can recommend affordable options for buying an instrument. There will be plenty of opportunities to perform throughout the year.
Year 5 & 6 Music Tech/Rock Band Club (Friday Lunchtimes)
Children will learn to use GarageBand on the ipads to create their own music. We also integrated a rock band during this session, as so many talented musicians were coming along, so if you already play a musical instrument, feel free to come along and learn songs for various performance opportunites and of course, to become an accomplished musician!
KS2 Samba Drumming (Fridays after school)
This is open to KS2 children, primarily due to the strength required to carry the drums as they are performing. Naturally we are looking for children with a strong sense of rhythm and pulse. This group will become used to performing on a regular basis both in school and at various venues. Regular attendance is therefore a must!