"There's never been a time when groups like Musiko Musika have been more valuable. Music is learning, is discipline, is creativity, is invention and respect for others."
Griff Rhys-Jones (Introduction to Music Links resources)

"It's been a few weeks now that I have been using the resource pack with the CD and the children love it!! So do I."
Blue Planet Montessori Nursery on the Foundation Resources.

Music Links was developed over a three year period with funding from Arts Council, England and additional funding from Hackney Music Services, Enfield Arts Support Services and the Foundation for Sport and the Arts. Workshops and teaching materials were all extensively researched, piloted and refined over this period and the result is a highly imaginative approach to cross-curricular music teaching. World Music is linked to different areas of the school curriculum (currently from Foundation up to KS2).

Beyond the impact on musical skills Music Links also has outcomes in other areas:

• Improved attitudes to learning
• A lasting impact on levels of achievement
• Enhanced learning skills – self-discipline, concentration, motivation, co-operation, imaginative and creative thinking
• Development of new teaching tools for class teachers
• Raised levels of respect and appreciation for other cultures
  

We are able to offer a range of packages based on the delivery of the Music Links programme.

Resource Packs
As a stand-alone item Music Links Resource Packs of teaching materials and CD can be purchased via the Resources page
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One-day Introduction
A one-day package of class workshops and teacher INSET lead by four musicians from the World Music Ensemble. The day comprises presentation workshops for KS1 + Foundation and KS2 with individual introductory workshops for each class. The after school INSET session focuses on enabling teachers to follow up the day with their classes using the Music Links Resource Packs.

Residency Package
A six-week project residency based on the Music Links programme. Classes from Nursery to Year 6 can be included in the five-week series of workshops and final week school assembly performance. The residency can be arranged as a series of half day or whole day visits by musicians from the World Music Ensemble. Three classes can be accommodated per series of six half days.

Conference Day
A one-day conference style programme of workshops, talks and discussion for teachers, lead by a team of musicians from the World Music Ensemble. This would suit a consortium of schools or LEA Music Service.