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Workshops for Under-5s

Interactive workshops introducing under-5s to the world of music-making.

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.

Weekly 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.

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.

[The sessions had] a huge impact on our well-being – they started our week off in such a joyful way. It was an important time for both of us.

How to Apply

Applications for workshops in the summer series running April to July are now open. To apply, please register using the application form below.

We operate a lottery booking system, choosing applicants at random for each age group once the application deadline has passed. Priority is given to those who have applied for the previous two consecutive terms but were not successful in obtaining a place.

Apply for the summer term

What’s Included

  • Ten weekly workshop sessions
  • 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 ten sessions

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.

Term Dates

Spring

19, 26 February; 4, 11, 18 March

9.30am–10.15am: 5 years and under
10.30am–11.15am: 3 years and under
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under

Summer

15, 22, 29 April; 13, 20 May; 3, 10, 17, 24 June; 1 July

9.30am–10.15am: 5 years and under
10.30am–11.15am: 3 years and under
11.30am–12.15pm: 18 months and under

Please note that age ranges for sessions are an estimate. Participants are divided into groups based on ages of the children once applications close.

Digital Activities for Under-5s

Explore and download activities, resources and online concerts, whether you’re discovering music at home, at nursery or in the classroom.

Activities and resources

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