Key Stage Concerts

Key Stage Concerts for schools are designed especially for Key Stages 1 and 2, and take place each term at the Barbican Centre.

Each concert is presented in an accessible way and features the full orchestra on stage. The programmes include interesting and lively repertoire, as well as a participation song written specifically for each Key Stage Concert.

INSET sessions

We strongly encourage teachers who wish to bring a school class to a concert to attend a teacher INSET session. These are held around six weeks before each concert and are included in the ticket price. At the INSET teachers are introduced to specially written classroom projects linked to the concerts and have the chance to get to know the participation songs, learning the best techniques of teaching these to their class. Teachers will receive a Project Pack, recordings of the participation songs and help preparing their children for the concert.

Booking

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your school’s contact details if you would like to be added to the booking mailing list. You will then receive concert details and booking forms for all our future Key Stage Concerts.

Spring term 2018 concerts

If you are already on our mailing list, full details about our spring 2018 concerts will be sent via e-mail shortly after the autumn half-term. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Future concert dates

Key stage concerts for the 2017/18 academic year will take place on the following dates. Please ensure you are on our mailing list to be contacted via e-mail when booking opens per term.            

Autumn 2017 

KS1: A Cat called Scratch – 21 & 22 November SOLD OUT

KS2: West Side Story – 1 December SOLD OUT

Spring 2018

KS2: FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith – 27 February

KS3: 19 March

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