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.
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.
To stay up to date on these events and all other LSO Discovery activity for early years, please sign up to our Early Years Mailing List. This is the best way to ensure you receive information about upcoming terms.
How to Apply
As the deadline to apply has now passed, applications are now closed for the next six-week workshop series, starting 9 May, led by Vanessa King. The application form for will no longer be monitored. Please email earlyyears@lso.co.uk for further enquiries.
Workshop dates:
9, 16, 23 May
(Break for Half Term – no session on 30 May)
6, 13, 20 June
Workshop times:
9.30am–10.15am: 5 years and under
10.30am–11.15am: 3 years and under
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under
(These ages are approximate)
Application deadline: Friday 28 March, 10am
We will let you know by the end of day on Monday 4 April if you have been allocated a place. You will be asked to confirm your place via a short online form by 4pm on Friday 18 April.
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.
Summer Term
Location
Golden Lane Community Centre,
Fann Street, London
EC1Y 0SA
Dates
9, 16, 23 May,
6, 13, 20 June
Times
9.30am–10.15am: 5 years and under
10.30am–11.15am: 3 years and under
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under
Pease note that 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
