Schools: Singing

“A county where every voice is heard”
Lancashire Music Hub’s key partners have worked together to develop a singing offer with the core aim of ensuring that quality and diverse singing is accessible to ALL young people in Lancashire.
Through our varied work, we aim to give all young people access to singing activities, help teachers and schools to develop their skills, experience and repertoire, and offer a range of pathways to varied singing opportunities.
Our singing leader for Lancashire, Emma Williams, can offer advice on developing singing in your school, from how to get started to building up choirs, and Emma can signpost pathways and progression routes. Email emma.williams@lancashire.gov.uk.
Vocal Tuition
From whole class to group lessons to individual one to one tuition, schools can access specialist vocal teaching which best meets the needs of their pupils.
Lancashire Music Service is the main provider of instrumental and vocal tuition in schools across the county and they also offer schools buying in teaching free access to award-winning Charanga Musical School.
Big Sings
Would your school like to be involved in singing alongside other young voices in your area? Then have a look at the current LMH Big Sings.
A Big Sing brings several schools together to perform in large local venues under the guidance of experienced vocal leaders.
We currently run 4 large scale Big Sings in the Burnley, Chorley, Lytham and Lancaster and Morecambe districts. However, we are looking to expand into other areas of the County so please get in touch if this is something that interests you. Contact Hub Singing Leader Emma Williams emma.williams@lancashire.gov.uk or call Emma on 07825431450.
Register your schools interest in our 2024 Big Sings
Singing Workshops in Schools
We have a number of flexible options to inspire your pupils (all ages) and support your staff and LMS will work with your school to best fit your bespoke needs.
The benefits of regular singing in schools, both academic and social, are widely recognised and, while there are many great resources available, sometimes you may need a little extra support.
Six-week Sing
A weekly, 1-hour visit from a specialist for 6 weeks to kick-start singing in your school, perhaps in the lead-up to a festival or school production. A fantastic experience for pupils but also a great way to give staff more confidence to lead singing. We can work with groups of any size and can either provide appropriate repertoire or work on material provided by your school.
One off and Bespoke workshops
Our specialist singing teachers can work with whole classes or year groups and run a variety of sessions such as Beatbox, songwriting or run your school choir.
Our singing leader for Lancashire, Emma Williams, can offer advice on developing singing in your school, from how to get started to building up choirs, and we can signpost pathways and progression routes. Email emma.williams@lancashire.gov.uk
Training
Many teachers lack confidence when approaching leading vocal work in school – with leading the singing assembly very often feeling like drawing the short straw!
We can work with non-music specialist staff, building their confidence and skills through practical, engaging and non-threatening training sessions with lots of ideas to take back to the classroom.
Choirs and Groups
Choirs are a fantastic way of bringing young singers together and creating a real sense of community. The emotional, behavioural, social and psychological benefits of singing as a group are widely known and the hub have a number of group singing opportunities across the county for young singers. Find your nearest opportunity on our Make Music page.

Chorley Big Sing
Started in 2019 The Chorley Big Sing is a partnership between Lancashire Music Hub and The Chorley Schools Sports Partnership.
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Early Years Morning/Day Sessions and Programmes
An interactive workshop with this energetic and inspiring group of professional musicians with songs and activities specially designed for Early Years and Foundation Stage and KS1, linked to the Early Music Makers book.
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Lancashire JYVE
A fantastic opportunity for young vocalists to develop new skills, exploring a wide range of jazz and soul inspired music alongside like minded young singers and under the leadership of professional vocalist and tutor, Debbie Jones.
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Lancaster and District Schools Singing Festival (LDSSF)
Established in 1948, the Lancaster and District Schools Singing Festival has been engaging young people in singing across Lancaster and Morecambe and across generations for over 70 years.
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LMS Instrumental and Vocal Tuition
We offer your students the chance to learn woodwind, brass, strings, guitar, ukulele, singing, percussion, drums, keyboard and piano* with our experienced and inspiring teachers.
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LMS Curriculum Delivery & School Ensembles
Our experienced team, all with Qualified Teacher Status, are specialists in delivering curriculum music in Primary, Secondary, Special and Short Stay Schools, which can be used to cover PPA time.
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LMS One-off Singing Workshops
The benefits of regular singing in schools, both academic and social, are widely recognised. These one-off singing workshops are designed to inspire and encourage your pupils.
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LMS Six-week Sing
A weekly, 1-hour visit from a specialist for 6 weeks to kick-start singing in your school, perhaps in the lead-up to a festival or school production. A fantastic experience for pupils but also a great way to give staff more confidence to lead singing. We can work with groups of any size and can either provide appropriate repertoire or work on material provided by your school.
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LMS Training and Consultancy
Lancashire Music Service provide bespoke support, designed to meet the needs of your individual school and staff including developing a scheme of work, assessment, using classroom instruments and school singing.
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Charanga Primary Online Resources
Taken from our online Charanga Musical School programme here are a series of links to help understand the dimensions of music
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Singing and Choirs Workshops
These workshops are great for helping classes or big groups come together in this feel-good activity. It’s perfect for developing literacy and can be linked to other areas of the curriculum.
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