“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” Billy Joel
Giving children the chance to experience live music is a key expectation in the DfE’s new National Plan for Music Education. Our Live Music in Schools programme provides an opportunity for your pupils to hear and to interact with professional musicians. All the musicians featured are highly skilled performers who have developed their offers to enhance the learning and understanding of their audiences across several areas of the National Curriculum.
Please Note: We require 4 weeks’ notice if you need to cancel a workshop once booked, otherwise you will be charged the full amount. All booking enquires should be made at least 4 weeks in advance.
This offer is available for all Leeds’ schools and academies and performances are available tailored to the needs of audiences from Early Years through each Key Stage to A Level. In order to choose an appropriate group for your school, to discuss the practicalities of a performance, or to find out more about the way that your pupils will benefit from live music in their school please contact Workshops.ArtForms@Leeds.gov.uk.
Click here to view the Live Music in Schools catalogue for Live Music in Schools 2024-25
Click here to book a Live Music in Schools performance
(Bookings enquires for the world music workshops are still open, please see our list of available workshops here: World Music Workshops (Academic year 24/25) | Leeds for Learning)
Meet the Groups
Click on the names of each group below to learn more about them.
Bespoke SEND Programmes
Full and half day workshops together with extended projects, clubs and creative activities can be tailored to your particular needs. A wide range of one-day events in partnership with YAMSEN is also available.
Email Workshops.ArtForms@Leeds.gov.uk for information and to book.
