The Redbridge Music Service provides instrumental teaching and music support in schools throughout the Borough.

• Each year our staff provide over 27,000 hours of instrumental lessons in Redbridge schools
• Schools decide how many hours of instrumental teaching they wish to buy from the Music Service
• Pupils are taught individually or in small groups
• Instruments can be hired or purchased from our Instrument Centre
• Our staff conduct and support ensembles within schools
• Schemes of work include an extensive range of specially designed instrumental tutors
• Annual Instrumental Festivals provide performing opportunities for hundreds of young musicians
• Service to both primary and secondary schools provides continuity as pupils change schools

Redbridge Schools' Choral Festival

• A Biennial Redbridge Schools' Choral Festival is held at the Royal Albert Hall
• The Festival is self-funding and donations are made to a nominated charity
• Over 1900 children from schools throughout Redbridge take part
• Since the first Festival in 1976 over 30,400 young people from Redbridge have been given the chance to sing at the Royal Albert Hall

Redbridge Gamelan

• The Redbridge Gamelan is based at the John Savage Centre and is visited by pupils from schools throughout the area
• Anyone is able to play in a Gamelan Orchestra
• No knowledge of "western" notation is needed
• The cultural and religious backgrounds are as important as playing the Gamelan

Redbridge Instrument Centre

• The Redbridge Instrument Centre prepares and repairs thousands of instruments each year.  Highly skilled technicians are based at the Centre and it has a vast stock of instruments for hire or purchase for Music Service Pupils
• Advanced pupils are able to purchase specialist instruments

Recitals And Concerts

• Music Service Recital Groups visit Redbridge schools weekly, presenting structured, informative performances and demonstrations

Redbridge Music Service Resources And Curriculum Support

• Redbridge Music Service has a vast range of resource material supporting the needs of music in schools
• There is an extensive library of instrumental music covering many ages, groups and abilities
• Support staff visit schools and give regular courses to assist both specialist and non specialist staff

Redbridge Music School

• An extensive structured programme of out of school musical activities
• More than 20 ensembles - clubs, bands, choirs, orchestras
• Musical opportunities at different levels to suit and extend the ability of the individual

Website

For more information including concert diary, photo galleries, document downloads, FAQs, forums and other useful features Redbridge Music Service invite you to explore their website.