Workshops for Under-5s
Interactive workshops introducing under-5s to the world of music-making.
Interactive, creative and fun, our ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ music workshops for under-5s are a great way to introduce little ones to the world of music-making. Move and grove along to new sounds and songs, and get up close to the instruments of the orchestra.
Whilst our usual location, LSO St Luke’s, is closed for capital works during the Spring and Summer 2025, weekly workshop sessions will take place on Friday mornings at Golden Lane Community Centre. There are separate sessions for children aged 18 months and under, 3 years and under, and 5 years and under.
The next available workshops take place across a six-week series. Booking is now open for the workshop series starting 10 January. Whilst Vanessa King is away on tour for the Spring, these sessions will be led by Jenna Raggett.
It was great to have music and singing as a support for the early months of parenthood. The songs we learned together have become an important part of our daily life.
[The sessions had] a huge impact on our well-being – they started our week off in such a joyful way. It was an important time for both of us.
How to Apply
Applications are now open for the next six-week workshop series, starting 10 January, led by Jenna Raggett.
Workshop dates:
10, 17, 24 & 31 January
7 & 14 February
Workshop times:
9.30am–10.15am: Under-5s
10.30am–11.15am: Under-3s
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under
Application deadline: Friday 22 November, 10am
Please complete the form below to apply. We will let you know by the end of day Monday 2 December if you have been allocated a place. You will be asked to confirm your place by Monday 9 December 4pm.
We operate a lottery booking system, choosing applicants at random for each age group. Priority is given to those who have applied for the previous two consecutive terms but were not successful in obtaining a place.
What’s Included
- Six weekly workshop sessions
- Individual attention for each child, as well as whole group activities, with no more that 15 family groups per workshop
- Activities to facilitate creativity, expression, connection and parental bonding
Cost: £72 per six sessions
Subsidised Community Places
There are a limited number of subsidised community places available, intended for families who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend these workshops.
Subsidies are normally offered at a 50% reduction (£36), the remaining balance to be paid ahead of the start of the term. We are happy to discuss payment options that would support you to attend.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us earlyyears@lso.co.uk.
Term Dates
Spring Term
Workshop dates:
10, 17, 24 & 31 January
7 & 14 February
Times:
9.30am–10.15am: Under-5s
10.30am–11.15am: Under-3s
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under
Please note that age ranges for sessions are an estimate. Participants are divided into groups based on ages of the children once applications close.
Please note that when dates are scheduled over half term, they still run as usual. Age ranges for sessions are an estimate. Participants are divided into groups based on ages of the children once applications close.
Digital Activities for Under-5s
Explore and download activities, resources and online concerts, whether you’re discovering music at home, at nursery or in the classroom.
Header image © Kevin Leighton
