Music Drama Workshop based on the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games

We will take a wind quintet into 3 Sussex Special Schools with 6 workshops in each. We will engage the children in a stimulating, rewarding development experience based on the theme of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, using music and drama. The children will help create the story, act out the drama and accompany New Harmonie using classroom instruments. They will present the resulting performance to other children in their school, staff, parents and invited guests.

Why they need our service

We will be working with children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism and cerebal palsy. Their schools do not have the financial resources to bring in professional musicians for these stimulating activities; previous evaluations by children and staff in these schools demonstrate that we have made a significant difference; being in the presence of live musical instruments has a profound effect upon the 30 children we will work with in each school.

Plan and expected results

Below are extracts from previous projects in special schools. We would expect similar results this time. Teachers: 'Raised self esteem, confidence' 'Live music a source of inspiration' 'Great excitement in week leading up to the Grand Ball...the four weeks allowed children to establish positive relationships with New Harmonie.' Children: 'I liked the performance...liked wearing my dress.' 'It was very good'. 'I was looking forward to performing as the King' 'I liked being the cat'

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