Summer Holiday Music Activities!

London Symphony Orchestra Online Activities

https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/digital-activities-and-resources/

There are lots of pages here! I’m highlighting a few-
KS1 you could even play a homemade percussion instrument with this… its fun and for all the family too!

https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/digital-activities-and-resources/olivia-forms-a-band/

KS2 there is a free video about orchestras-

https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/digital-activities-and-resources/how-to-build-an-orchestra/

https://play.lso.co.uk/performances    -Here are several different pieces played by the LSO and free resources alongside- listening, finding where the instruments are in the orchestra etc.

Gorgeous new Piano Recordings from leading British Concert Pianist & Composer Stephen Hough  The album is called ‘Stephen Hough’s Piano Postcards’ and was recently released on major streaming platforms. Also here on You Tube is an interview with Stephen Hough about these wonderful tunes! There are 3 amazing versions of music from Mary Poppins, and lots lots more! Not just for children!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3kzAmzsl0  – interview

https://hyperion.lnk.to/cda68469ID   – link to his album on the streaming platform of your choice!

Royal College of Music
If you are going up to London for a day out, why not consider a visit to the Royal College of Music’s Museum?! It is just 10 minute’s walk from all the well-known big museums in Kensington, and a lovely introduction for all ages to different instruments. It is completely free, but you have to book in advance. There is a cafe and Hyde Park is just across the road for picnics!!  https://www.rcm.ac.uk/museum/

They also have other family and children activities including a suitable concert on July 31 st at 1pm https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=3695740

This is in the RCM Performance Hall  Tickets £5 (child), £8 (adult) (incl ticket fee)

The BBC Proms Concerts are often on Radio and TV. There will be some especially children-friendly proms, you could look on this link here- https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/bbc-proms-2026