EDUCATION & OUTREACH

The Engagement and Learning Programme
An initiative bringing the joy of singing to UK schools

 
Young boys singing in a choir in front of seated children inside a church with stained glass windows.

Education and Outreach

The King’s Men enjoy working with young people and are deeply committed to the education of future young musicians.

They have delivered singing workshops to children in schools around the UK. Engagement and Learning activities, when organised and carried out well, offer a variety of benefits for all those involved. There is potential to (re)invigorate students’ and teachers’ passion for singing, encouraging interested pupils towards a life with singing that extends as far as university choirs, church choirs, choral societies and beyond!

If you are interested in engaging the King’s Men in such a workshop, please contact Tom who will happily discuss!

Our passion for school outreach is palpable, and we hope to inspire and empower young minds through the transformative power of music. With a deep-seated belief in the importance of arts education, we've dedicated ourselves to crafting enriching experiences for students, fostering creativity and confidence along the way. Our commitment extends beyond mere enthusiasm; we are trained, possessing a wealth of knowledge and expertise specifically tailored for conducting school singing workshops. Armed with a nuanced understanding of pedagogy and performance, we guide participants through vocal exercises, breathing techniques, and musical interpretation, nurturing a love for singing while instilling invaluable skills. Through unwavering dedication and finely-honed skills, we hope to foster a lifelong appreciation for the arts and to shape the future for young talents.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Katherine Walters, Addenbrookes

    ‘Last Friday I finished my music therapy group on one of the children’s wards and immediately afterwards The Kings Men came to sing for the ward which was a lovely surprise … so I’m thanking them here for bringing festive musical joy to children and staff, me included! 🔔🙏🫶🏼 🎵My mood remained lifted all day’

  • Mrs Jo Turner, Year 5 Teacher, Newnham Croft Primary School

    'I think starting the day with an assembly was a great way for the children to get a taste of what the workshops would be about. The way you communicated clearly, and with confidence, engaged the children from the start. They were certainly awe-struck when hearing you perform, and couldn't believe there wasn't any accompaniment to your voices. The way you highlighted the importance of working together was a message that could be applied to so much that the children do, and the way you performed as a group demonstrated this so well. The workshop was excellent. The warm-up activities were fun and engaging. The way that you were able to manage the varying responses of children was positive, and you were able to bring out the best in them. The pace of the session, use of actions as well as singing, the variations provided and the song choices were perfect for Year 5.  They all had a great time.'

  • Mr Edward Ferguson, Headmaster, Newnham Croft Primary School

    'The visit of the King's Men was wonderful. They were kind with the children and the activities were engaging. The assembly they lead was absolutely amazing - the children were really engrossed in the performance.'

  • Mr Francis Murton, Head of Music, Victoria College (Jersey)

    'Thank you for the workshop, which was excellent. I thought you pitched it really well and the biggest criticism is that it was too short! Our boys got so much out of Friday, anything which gave them more would have been super.'

Please get in touch with our Manager, Tom, if you wish to explore engaging the King’s Men for a workshop manager@kingsmencambridge.co.uk