Whole-class Ensemble Tuition (WCET)
Through whole-class teaching you can ensure that every child has an opportunity to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together in class time. Our WCET programme is designed to spark children’s musical curiosity through playing, singing, listening, creating and performing.
- Every primary school is eligible for one* subsidised First Access package, saving 15%
- For 2023/4 we are including the offer of a live music performance for your school from a small group of our teachers.
Key Features
Flexible: choose 1 term or a full academic year
Live Music Performance included: Your school will be offered a free live performance from a group of our teachers. new for 23/4
Progression built in: designed to start children on their musical journey, the programme moves to a smaller group delivery in Term 3 to enable engaged children to take the next step towards small group instrumental tuition new for 23/4
High Quality: our programmes are designed to be a key part of your school’s curricular music offer and support the National Plan for Music and the Model Music Curriculum. Our team of professional specialist teachers are fully DBS checked, undergo annual Safeguarding training, and are supported by regular training and quality assurance.
Inclusive: Whole Class teaching ensures that every child is included.
Instruments included: WCET packages include hire of a class set of instruments
Delivery Details
Lesson length: 45 minutes
Weekly programme
Group Size: 1 class
Minimum Delivery: 1 year = 33 sessions / 1 term = 10 sessions
Cost
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Full Year 'First Access' WCET: £1700
Save 15%
- Subsidised through the Music Education Grant.
- *Each primary school is eligible for one year group (mixed year-groups for small schools). Secondary schools please get in touch to discuss your requirements
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Full Year WCET (additional year groups): £2000
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One Term WCET: £700
Includes:
- a FREE class set of instruments worth £300-£500 per year
a FREE annual subscription to a digital music resource with every programme - choose between Sing Up and Charanga. worth up to £295 per year
Suitable for: KS2 / KS3 / Alternative Provision / SEND (KS1 by agreement)
- Whole class ensemble tuition should be a key part of your school's curricular music offer
- A member of your school staff is needed to support the delivery of the programme – with the opportunity to develop their own skills
- The first half term will focus on musicianship skills, including singing, while instruments are introduced
- Each school is entitled to 1 WCET programme at the reduced (ACE grant funded rate) for one year group (mixed year groups for small schools).
Use your own school instruments or hire a class set:
- Brass (Cornet/Trumpet, French Horn/Tenor Horn, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone)
- Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
- Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone)
- Guitar, Ukulele
- Recorder (Descant, Treble)
- Keyboard
- Percussion (Djembe, Samba, Boomwhackers, Glockenspiels, Orff Sets
Including instruments ideal for younger players and SEND pupils (eg. Toots, doods, pbuzz, pbone, and ptrumpet. Please ask us for advice on which instruments will best suit your group.