World Music
“The teacher is absolutely incredible! Every year, the children love Samba. We are so lucky to have HMS World Music at our school and we really appreciate the enthusiasm and love for music they bring to our school. The parents were blown away by the very well attended concert most recently. We as teachers too absolutely love Samba and so excited for the children getting to participate.
– Class Teacher
What is World Music?
Discover the vibrant and diverse world of music with Hampshire Music Service’s World Music offer. This unique programme invites students to explore the rich tapestry of global musical traditions, from the rhythmic beats of African drumming to the melodic tunes of Asian instruments. Through engaging workshops and interactive sessions, pupils will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultural significance and artistic expressions found in music from around the world.
Who is it for?
Workshops available for KS1 through KS5.
What does HMS provide?
Workshops are available on:
- West African Drumming
- Brazilian Samba
- Caribbean Steel Pans
- Indonesian Gamelan
- Japanese Taiko
- West African Udu
How long does it last?
Each workshop is bespoke. A half day session consists of up to 2.5 hours contact time, which would usually be split into 45 minute or 1 hour sessions.
A whole day includes up to 5 hours contact time, with 45 minute or 1 hour sessions.
Sessions can be booked on a one-off basis, or as a residency for 6 weeks of visits.
How much does it cost?
Workshop Costs
Half Day £265 (including up to 2.5 hours workshop, kit hire and delivery)
Full Day £480 (including up to 5 hours workshop, kit hire and delivery)
Residency £1375 (including 6 x half day sessions, kit hire and delivery)
Instrument kit hire
Our World Music sets are available to hire without a workshop for £100 per week
plus £100 delivery / collection fee.
Alternatively, the delivery and collection can be waived if the sets can be collected from our office in Winchester.
For further information, please contact:
Greg Walker – Progression and Musical Development Lead – greg.walker@hants.gov.uk
“The HMS World music provision enabled us to explore a variety of instruments they have not experienced and included information about instruments that they had never heard about and taught how to play them correctly.”
– Headteacher
FAQ
How many pupils can I involve?
Each instrument kit can accommodate up to 35 pupils (ideally one class). Where larger groups are required, an additional kit or tutor may sometimes be required. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
What is taught as part of the workshops?
All of the workshops are designed and planned to provide enrichment opportunities, whilst incorporating key education around the cultural and historical background of the instruments used. Once the workshop is booked, conversations between the tutor and school are opened up, with a chance to offer bespoke content, such as tying in with school topics or schemes of learning.