Schools' Project
Inspiring children through words, music and creativity.
Creativity is at the heart of Oxford Song’s Schools Programme. Working with primary schools across Oxfordshire, we give children the opportunity to explore the relationship between words and music, develop their own ideas, and experience the excitement of creating and performing alongside professional musicians.
Our Schools Programme has been running since 2006 and brings professional musicians and experienced workshop leaders into schools for creative music-making, singing, lyric-writing and composition. Projects can also include visits to cultural organisations and culminate in opportunities for children to share their work through performance.
In recent years, we have developed longer-term partnerships with schools, enabling us to work across different year groups and support teachers to embed creative music-making within school life.
Our work is designed to build confidence and creativity as well as musical skills, giving children the opportunity to find their own voice through words and music.
“It was the first time I have performed in a theatre and after that I felt really proud of myself.”
Pupil participant
“OISF has had a huge impact on how we think about music at North Hinksey. The teachers are more confident when teaching music and can see the benefits of composition. They are more ambitious for the children and as a result the quality of music has improved.”
North Hinksey CE Primary School
Work with us
If you are a primary school in Oxfordshire and would like to find out more about taking part in a future project, please contact Kate Swinburne-Johnson at kate@oxfordsong.org.
Supporting the Schools Programme
Our Schools Programme is made possible through the generosity of public funders, charitable trusts and foundations, and individual supporters. To find out more please contact, Alice Boff, Development Director,
