Choir were very lucky this morning to take part in a workshop with the wonderful Eleanor Wright from Barnsley Youth Choir. They were busy rehearsing songs for the Barnsley Sings festival that we are taking part in in the summer, we are even more excited now! 🎶 🎤 Shawlands Primary

We are extremely lucky to have Barnsley Youth Choir providing St Mary’s Year 6 singing workshops. What a privilege, we can’t wait to share the end results soon 🙌

A fabulous session today with one of our Friday BYC Little Singers groups. They were so focused and engaged. Here’s a photo from one of our 9 amazing groups. Happy Friday! BritishKodályAcademy Association of British Choral Directors Barnsley Music Hub Youth Music Arts Council England ACE North #BarnsleyIsBrill

Look at this natural performer improvising along to the 12 bar blues! Such style! WCPS Music WCPS

So proud of George making his debut on the timpani with Barnsley Town Concert Band at the Music for Youth Regional Festival. He even got a mention from the adjudicator! ❤️ St. Mary's C.E Primary School

We have had a brilliant time watching the Halle orchestra at Sheffield City Hall. Thank you to Sheffield Music Hub for organising it - what a treat! WCPS Music WCPS #wcpspromise

String Orchestra has arrived at Sheffield City Hall! 🤗🤗

Year 6 improvising along to a 12 Bar Blues chord sequence. This performance is magnificent - all improvised! 👏👏👏 WCPS Music WCPS

Our Year 3s have been creating an 8 beat rhythm then converting it to a melody using tuned percussion. Here some of them are creating their rhythms. WCPS Music WCPS

Learning the 12 bar blues chord sequence using GarageBand in Year 6 today. Such focus! WCPS Music WCPS

Look at that beautiful bowing hand after one lesson! #mrswrightstringacademy WCPS Music WCPS

Our wonderful kids singing their hearts out in the rehearsal! Parents, you’re in for a treat! WCPS Music WCPS Young Voices

Wow! This means a lot! 🥰 Thank you Becca Paddock

String Orchestra members looking and sounding magnificent yesterday! So proud of the progress they are making. This is down hard work and dedication. 🤩 WCPS WCPS Music

Working on playing different rhythms with a partner. Can you remember the different ways to play the drum? 🪘 #WCPSMusic

Still mastering alternating the hands but these Year 5s are developing a real sense of style on the Djembes…and great solo, too! WCPS Music WCPS

Our Year 4s working as a group to create a melody in either a major or minor key. WCPS Music WCPS

Our newest addition to String Orchestra. Look how beautifully he’s holding the bow after one lesson! WCPS Music WCPS