Opportunities for students to form a band in school with the Greater Essex Music Hub’s Band-It! provision
This exciting provision, designed for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students, allows groups of 4 to 6 students to work together to form a band. The Greater Essex Music Hub will provide the instruments, alongside a specialist tutor. Equipment includes an electric drum kit, a PA and microphones, a bass guitar and amp, two electric guitars and amps, and a keyboard – what's more, the equipment can stay in school so students can practice between sessions. The sessions take place in 10×30 min blocks per term at a cost of £70 per student per term (£35 per term for tuition discount students.)
There are so many benefits to playing music together; it can help support pupil confidence, teamwork, social skills and creativity. It also allows pupils to mix with others that they may not ordinarily socialise with. For example, in some schools, you have pupils in Year 7 right through to Year 11 working together, which can help foster an inclusive school environment. Band-It! sessions are often the activity students most look forward to each week, which can in turn support with attendance.
If this sounds like something pupils in your school would benefit from, you can find out more here.