Workshops for Under-5s

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.

Workshop sessions take place on Monday mornings at LSO St Luke’s, with separate sessions for children aged 18 months and under, 3 years and under, and 5 years and under. Workshops take place in termly blocks – roughly September to November, January to March, and April to July.

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. – Summer 2019 participant

[The sessions had] a huge impact on our wellbeing – they started our week off in such a joyful way. It was an important time for both of us. – Summer 2020 online participant

What’s Included

• Ten workshop sessions in one term
• 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: £120 per term

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 (£60), 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 at earlyyears@lso.co.uk.

How to Apply

Applications are currently closed. Please email earlyyears@lso.co.uk for more information or to be placed on a waiting list for the Autumn 2023 term.

Applications for the Spring term, starting January 2024, will open late-October/November. Please subscribe to our mailing list via the link below to receive an update when applications open.

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.

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