The primary school students started with a lively warm-up of ‘Rubber Chicken’ and a few vocal warm-ups engaging their inner opera singer. Eager to hear more, the young children were introduced to a variety of different instruments played by our students and staff. We were really impressed with how well our Kendrick students spoke about their passion for music, where in the world it has taken them, and the opportunities and friendships it has provided them with during their lives so far.

Next, the children and their accompanying staff members were taught to sing the song “Happy” from the film Despicable Me 2, in three different parts, including some body percussion, which led to a very impressive performance from the group as a whole. To our delight, one school thrilled us with a performance of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins, showing us the talent they have been building from an early age!

Towards the end of the event, our senior students spoke eloquently about a range of brass and stringed instruments, adapting their language so that all could understand the topics we were discussing. There was then a busy Q & A session, with a number of questions about the harp and performing in general, before rounding off with a joint karaoke performance of “Let It Go” from the movie, Frozen!

A wonderful afternoon was had by all and the children left buzzing with enthusiasm for music!

A special thank you should also go to Ms. Rohweder, who worked with these students ahead of the event to prepare them, as well as Mrs Nicholson, who helped facilitate this event and liaised with these primary schools; so many students left inspired by our students, and they wouldn’t have had that opportunity without their support.