Music Service information for schools

'Blast' Online Showcase

A performance opportunity for junior school classes who are having whole class instrumental tuition.  

To participate, schools must submit a 1-minute recording of classes at their school playing an instrumental piece of music they have been learning this past term.

Please note:

• Recordings can include backing tracks but should only be of instrumental performances (no live singers involved).
• Entries will be reviewed at the end of the summer term and all schools will be sent a certificate of participation.
• Deadline for entries is Friday 12 July 2024.

Sign up for Hillingdon Blast Online

Sing! Primary Singing Festival 

A joyful celebration of group singing, this 6-month programme is designed to encourage and support group singing in primary schools. 

Primary schools will be given an opportunity to learn and perform a school solo, work towards a massed song, meet other school singers and learn more about music and performance in breakout workshops.  

Pre-event visits will also be made available to selected schools. 

Introductory workshop
October - to be confirmed
At the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW

This introductory workshop is an essential part of the festival and all participating teachers are expected to attend.  

This workshop will introduce:  

• the group song that you will be teaching to your school groups 
• foundations of singing technique and how to teach it 
• tips and exercises for leading group singing.

Festival workshop days and evening concerts 

Led by our partners at Voices Foundation, school groups will be able to perform a solo, participate in multiple workshops and perform in a massed song. 

Registration for this event is now closed. If you would like your school group to be added to the waiting list, please complete the online form.

Add your school to the Sing! waiting list 

This event is funded by the ACS International School.