We are delighted to announce that Brent Music Service’s Music’sCool programme has been shortlisted for the National Music and Drama Education Awards 2026.
Music’sCool is an exciting, multi-cultural music scheme for schools, offering high-quality curriculum music lessons. Fully aligned with both the National Curriculum and the more recent Model Music Curriculum, Music’sCool is delivered by music specialists in Brent primary and special schools.
This classroom-based programme helps students develop musical skills and understanding in a fun, practical, and creative way. Our team is more than just a group of visiting tutors—we work in partnership with schools to put music at the heart of school life.
The carefully designed, progressive syllabus runs from Nursery through Year 6 (and into KS3 for SEND settings). With singing and performing at its core, the programme gives children the chance to learn several instruments drawn from diverse musical traditions.
Students can develop instrumental skills over time on recorder, ukulele, or violin, while shorter modules and focused listening activities explore a wide range of genres and cultures, including:
- Body Percussion
- Tamboo Bamboo
- West African Drumming
- Songwriting and Arranging
- Gaming and Film Music
- Samba
- Rap
- Beatboxing
What’s included?
- A recorder for every child
- All instruments and resources provided on loan at no extra cost
- Performance opportunities—both in school and at major venues
- Structured assessment to identify students ready for additional music opportunities, with free evening beginner ensembles and choirs available to any child living or studying in Brent.
- Strong links between classroom music and instrumental lessons
- Weekly 30-minute sessions that double as CPD for class teachers, who actively participate and lead activities where appropriate
If you are a school interested in finding out more about the Music’sCool programme, please contact us.