Live classical music for young audiences
"OUTSTANDING! Every child in the room was able to engage!"
Teacher, Stanton St Quentin Primary School
"By far the best assembly I've seen in years!"
Teacher, Monkton Park Primary School
Live music in schools - EYFS, KS1 & KS2
At Music for Miniatures, we transform traditional concerts into interactive and immersive experiences tailored for children. We bring the excitement of the concert hall right into your school, creating an event that children and staff will be buzzing about!
What We Offer
We provide a diverse range of inspiring, educational and exceptionally high quality live music performances for:
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Primary Schools
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Special Schools
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EYFS Settings
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Secondary schools (only available for select shows)
PLEASE NOTE: We are based in Bath/Bristol area. We can easily travel across the country but bear in mind we will need to add travel expenses for all performances outside the region so if you're enquiring from further afield, you might like to consider teaming up with another school so we can do both in one day and reduce the cost for you both.
Our Experiences Include:
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Live, Interactive Concerts: Engaging performances in your school, classroom, or nursery.
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Theatrical Chamber Music Shows: Unique shows that combine music, silliness and a LOT to look at.
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Musical storytelling for EYFS & KS1
Suitable For:
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EYFS
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KS1 & KS2
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SEND Children
Join us for a musical adventure that your students will never forget!
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Why Bring Live Music into Your School?
We aim to inspire and educate the next generation, helping them discover the beauty of music. Imagine children learning about the oboe, marvelling at the bassoon, and appreciating the coolness of the French horn!
Our school performances enrich children's lives, planting seeds of inspiration and igniting a curiosity and passion for the arts.
Our Musicians
Our team consists of passionate, professional performers who believe that music is the heartbeat of life. They are eager to share their love for music with students, encouraging them to explore, learn an instrument, and embrace a variety of musical styles.
Get in Touch
To learn more about how we can excite, inspire, and educate your children through live music, please reach out! musicforminiatures@gmail.com
"The children were totally immersed in this high quality experience and it was sheer delight to see their faces.
For many children this was a unique opportunity to be involved and exposed to classical music of a professional quality. A fantastic way to enrich our wider curriculum."
“For some of our children with more complex needs, the music alone was truly wonderful. These children do not often appear to focus on, or attend to, what is happening visually but, as we know, music fulfils many emotional and physical / sensory needs as well as being a real aid to communication for these children.”
Our menu of live performances for schools
Please scroll through what we have to offer (below) and email us for a quote.
All our performances are completely pop-up and require no power.
All our shows are interactive and all our musicians have Enhanced DBS Certificates.
If you would like to enquire about booking us, get in touch.
email: musicforminiatures@gmail.com
Bubble Bach - whole school EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3
Bubble Bach is a stunning combination of the music of J.S. Bach and live, jaw-dropping bubble art! This show is hugely popular with schools, nurseries, venues and festivals. Suitable for all ages because who doesn't like bubbles? Explore the science of bubbles, blow the mind, and experience some high quality live music too! Watch a YouTube trailer for Bubble Bach here
"A delight for the senses for children and adults alike, the musicianship, wit and bubble skills were breathtaking."
"It was a great opportunity for children to experience fantastic live classical music as well as the awe and wonder created by the bubble show"
A joint production between Music for Miniatures and Mirabelle Arts with Julie Payne and Aelfwyn Shipton performing many of Bach's well-known works whilst incorporating plenty of comedy and silliness.
Practical information:
Suitable for: EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3
Can be performed inside or outside BUT is weather dependant! Fully acoustic and pop-up with no power required.
Timing: Allow up to 45 mins per performance
Photos by Garfield Austin
MUSICIAN! - whole school EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3
Introducing MUSICIAN! - A hilarious and interactive musical adventure for your school!
Imagine a show where your students are in control, deciding what happens next in a comical musical journey. MUSICIAN! brings the exciting world of live classical music right to your school, with a playful twist that will have everyone laughing and learning. Live music from Gregorian Chant, through 16th Century arias to Dvorak, Jazz and Brazilian Choro music, there's something for everyone!
This lively performance pits woodwind and brass instruments against each other in a friendly, silly competition. Who will come out on top? Your students help decide!
Featuring an amazing array of instruments including 6 recorders, a conch, a hosepipe, and boomwhackers - alongside the more traditional oboe, trumpet and piano - this show is sure to spark curiosity and passion for music in your pupils.
MUSICIAN! is designed to be engaging and educational for your entire school:
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45-minute version for Key Stage 2 &3
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30-minute version for Key Stage 1 & EYFS
MUSICIAN! - whole school EYFS, KS1, KS2
Introducing MUSICIAN! - A hilarious and interactive musical adventure for your school!
"The children were SO excited! They loved the whole event. Their faces lit up the room and it was wonderful to see the children, of all ages (Reception - yr 6) so engaged and enthused by the live music."
"Lots of really positive comments from staff and children. The children came back from the assembly with lots to talk about and share with their families at home time! To know that all children had the opportunity to experience the live music was amazing. When I have been walking past children in the corridor I have stopped to ask them if their vote is for team brass of woodwind and they instantly started talking about the performance."
Imagine a show where your students are in control, deciding what happens next in a comical musical journey. MUSICIAN! brings the exciting world of live classical music right to your school, with a playful twist that will have everyone laughing and learning. Live music from 16th Century arias and Baroque music to Dvorak, Jazz and Brazilian Choro music, there's something for everyone!
This lively performance pits woodwind and brass instruments against each other in a friendly, silly competition. Who will come out on top? Your students help decide!
Featuring an amazing array of instruments including 6 recorders, a conch, a hosepipe, and boomwhackers - alongside the more traditional oboe, trumpet and piano - this show is sure to spark curiosity and passion for music in your pupils.
MUSICIAN! is designed to be engaging, entertaining and educational for your entire school:
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45-minute version for Key Stage 2 &3
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30-minute version for Key Stage 1 & EYFS
Photos by Garfield Austin
Choose your own musical performers to suit your budget
We work with many amazing musicians and if you don't fancy one of our more theatrical shows or want to showcase a particular instrument, you can choose to have any solo musician or ensemble.
Ranging from a solo musician through to quartets, we have musicians to suit all budgets. Our musicians can perform to individual classes or the whole school. They are all expert in engaging children!
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CarmenCo - Flute & Guitar. CarmenCo are excellent musicians, storytellers and performers and have a fantastic show showcasing the flute and guitar
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Percussion - marimba, vibraphone, xylophone and more from our fabulous percussionist
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Piano - maybe you have a piano in school that is rarely played? Or you want to entice more keyboard students.
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Tango Calor - accordion, bandoneon and guitar
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Harp
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String and Recorder Duo - violin and recorder
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Recorder quartet! Did you know the recorder comes in different sizes? And that once you've learnt the recorder it's easy to transfer to another instrument? This ensemble is not only a recorder quartet, but the musicians also play cello, flute, oboe and piano!
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Solo Flute
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Solo Oboe/Recorders
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Solo Trumpet
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Solo Violin
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French Horn Duo - a lively duo promoting the joys of the French Horn
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Music from Uganda & Senegal - Mbira, Kora, Djembe and more
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Brass Trio - Trumpet, French Horn and Trombone
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Woodwind Quartet - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
Practical information:
Suitable for: EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3
Fully acoustic and pop-up with no power required.
Timing: Anything that suits you! Can be 20 mins for a solo musicians or 45 mins for a larger ensemble
Paddington's First Concert - EYFS & KS1
Piano and narrator perform words by Michael Bond, music by Herbert Chappell. The tale of what happens when a Bear called Paddington arrives in London and goes to a concert... Suitable for ages 3-7.
Petra Schofield and Julie Payne have taken this delightful piece and brought it to life with brilliant storytelling and great music. It's a piece that was originally written for orchestra - you can find a version with Stephen Fry narrating on YouTube.
An entertaining show aimed at younger children, EYFS and KS1. It's a lovely accompaniment to any Paddington themed topic.
Practical information:
Suitable for EYFS & KS1
Timing 25 mins AVAILABLE ON THURSDAYS ONLY
Photos by Charlie Matters