Activities for schools

We present one free lunchtime concert every term specially tailored for school children. Hosted by a professional presenter and accompanied by a free teacher resource pack, our lunchtime concerts for schools are a fantastic opportunity to introduce young people to the excitement of classical music and to the unrivaled experience of seeing it performed live.
We also run a number of other events and concerts for school groups throughout the year.
19 October 2022, 11:30am
Britten Theatre
The RCM Jazz Orchestra explores the cross-over between jazz and Latin music, including Cuban and Brazilian styles from the 1940s to the present day.
19 October 2022, 1:15pm
Britten Theatre
The RCM Jazz Orchestra explores the cross-over between jazz and Latin music, including Cuban and Brazilian styles from the 1940s to the present day.

An RCM Sparks lunchtime concert for schools at Cadogan Hall

Presenter at an RCM Sparks lunchtime concert at Cadogan Hall

Pupil, presenter and conductor on stage at an RCM Sparks lunchtime concert at Cadogan Hall
Other Sparks events
RCM Sparks hosts a regular series of events for families and young people, many of which may be suitable for children at your school.
Musical experiences for
2000+ school pupils
In the 2019/20 academic year
Gamelan workshops
People of all ages, including those with disabilities, can enjoy gamelan workshops. Playing the gamelan is both fun and relaxing, requires no previous experience and is ideal for those who would like to play in a group.
Workshops can be tailored to individual requirements and groups of up to 30 people can be accommodated. Unfortunately, due to redevelopment works, we are unable to hold gamelan workshops at the Royal College of Music at the moment, but we will bring our Gamelan to your premises. Feel free to contact us to discuss possibilities and space requirements.
The RCM gamelan is open for booking from January 2022.
Price
Workshops held at the Royal College of Music are usually offered subsidised rate of £125 (including booking & administration fee, excluding VAT) for a session lasting 90 minutes, although workshops at the RCM are not currently available.
For schools wishing to host Gamelan Workshops at their premises, please get in touch with us in the future to discuss the delivery, collection and training costs and to explore bespoke options available to you.
Some schools may be eligible for subsidised hosting. Please speak to us for more information.
Arrange a gamelan workshop at your venue
To book our gamelan for a workshop on your premises, or to talk to us about about the practicalities and possibilities of gamelan workshops, please contact our Gamelan team, who will be happy to discuss options with you.




Learning at the Royal College of Music Museum
The Royal College of Music Museum has undergone a major development, providing new facilities including a new purpose-built gallery and a hands-on discovery area. RCM Sparks is working in close partnership with the RCM Museum to develop of programme of learning and participation events that explore the wonders and historical treasures of the RCM collections.
Please get in touch to find out more.