SMS Workshops & Performances are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and bring music vividly into school life.
Whether your pupils are just discovering rhythm or are poised for centre-stage, our team of specialist tutors deliver dynamic, inclusive sessions tailored for all ages and abilities.
From one-off themed workshops to term-long performance projects, we make music accessible, engaging and memorable.
Schools can choose from sessions such as drumming and samba, body percussion, songwriting and production, musical theatre, and popular music rock-band days.
Each event is tailored to the age, interests and ability level of the pupils, helping them explore rhythm, melody, collaboration and performance skills in an environment full of energy and excitement.
Workshops and performances do more than entertain, they transform.
For your school, bringing in high-quality musical events raises the profile of your creative offer and strengthens your culture of participation and pride.
We’ll discuss your school’s needs, timetable and goals before designing the best format – whether a short workshop, a half-day event, or a term-long project culminating in a concert.
Our tutors arrive fully equipped with instruments, resources, and all the materials required.
All you need to provide is a suitable space, a class of eager pupils, and a sense of curiosity.
If you’re ready to bring a burst of musical creativity into your school, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact the SMS team to discuss your ideas, explore what’s possible, and plan a workshop or performance that fits perfectly into your school calendar.
We’ll help you decide on the right format, suggest themes or projects that complement your curriculum, and make sure your pupils get the most from the experience.
Whether you’re booking a single interactive drumming day or arranging a school-wide concert, we can help you get there!
Thinking about bringing more music into your school?
Contact us to arrange a visit from our friendly team. We’ll come to your school, answer your questions, and show how we can help make music a vibrant part of your pupils’ learning.
Music has the power to transform a school day into something unforgettable.
Through Shropshire Music Service (SMS) workshops and live performances, pupils get to experience music not just as listeners but as creators and performers.
These events bring rhythm, energy, and confidence into classrooms, assemblies, and whole-school celebrations, giving every child the chance to shine.
Here are answers to the questions schools most often ask when planning a workshop or performance with us.
Shropshire Music Service (SMS) offers a diverse range of workshops and live music experiences to suit every school setting – from nurseries and primary classrooms to secondary stages.
Options include samba drumming, African percussion, body rhythm sessions, ukulele and recorder discovery days, songwriting, music technology, and musical theatre. We also run specialist projects like Riffs, our popular rock and pop workshop for young guitarists, drummers, vocalists, and keyboard players who want a real band experience.
Schools can also book interactive concerts and assemblies, where our tutors perform live across genres such as classical, folk, jazz, pop, and world music, often inviting pupils to join in. We design each event to reflect your school’s needs – whether you want a short energising session or a full-day musical celebration.
Every session is hands-on, inclusive, and age-appropriate, leaving pupils with a lasting sense of achievement and excitement for music.
Absolutely. Our workshops are designed to be accessible to everyone – even pupils who have never played an instrument before.
Our tutors are trained to create a warm, encouraging environment that builds confidence and curiosity. Pupils learn through rhythm, movement, and voice before progressing to instruments or ensemble work. Every activity is differentiated so that children of all abilities, including those with additional learning needs, can take part and succeed.
Younger pupils often find their first love for music during these sessions, while older ones discover new genres or instruments they might never have considered. By the end of each workshop, every child will have contributed to making music together – and that shared sense of success is often transformative.
Workshops are flexible in both format and duration. They can run as a single one-hour session, a half-day experience, or a full-day project, depending on your goals and timetable.
Each session begins with an interactive warm-up to get everyone relaxed and engaged, followed by focused activities such as rhythm work, ensemble practice, or composition tasks. Our tutors often finish with a mini-performance or showcase, giving pupils the chance to share what they’ve learned with their peers.
For longer projects or term-based collaborations, we can plan progressive sessions that build towards a full school concert or community performance. This not only develops musical skills but also gives pupils a clear goal and sense of accomplishment.
The benefits go far beyond the music itself. Pupils who take part in workshops and performances gain a wide range of transferable skills – including teamwork, focus, communication, and problem-solving.
Performing, even on a small scale, teaches confidence, discipline, and resilience. Pupils experience the satisfaction of working toward a shared goal and the pride of achieving it together.
For schools, the impact can be transformative. Workshops bring a burst of energy and creativity to the timetable, helping re-engage pupils and reinvigorate staff. They also strengthen your music curriculum offer, support Ofsted’s cultural capital priorities, and create opportunities to involve families and the wider community through shared performances.
Many schools tell us these experiences have long-lasting effects – boosting motivation, attendance, and even cross-curricular attainment.
It’s quick and straightforward. Simply contact Shropshire Music Service by phone or email to start the conversation. We’ll discuss your school’s needs, available dates, and preferred outcomes before suggesting the best format for your setting.
Once confirmed, we handle everything – from tutor allocation to instruments and materials. We can also integrate workshops into existing music programmes, special curriculum days, or end-of-term celebrations.
For older students, we can arrange progression pathways into Riffs rock and pop sessions or county ensembles. Whatever the size of your school or ambition of your project, SMS makes the process simple, inspiring, and entirely stress-free.
