KS2 Big Sing

NEW for spring and summer terms 2023.

An opportunity for your locality of schools to apply for up to £250 to support the delivery of a Key Stage 2 locality Big Sing.

Deadline for proposals is Friday 28 April 2023.

What is a Big Sing?

A Big Sing involves Key Stage 2 schools coming together for a morning or afternoon working with a leader of massed singing events.

Usually, each school agrees a year group/s to attend.

Big Sings usually take place at one of the locality schools but could also occur at a public venue.

A Big Sing usually culminates in a massed performance to an audience or to each other. The event could be filmed for streaming or for sharing on your digital platforms. Celebrate in your own style!

How do I apply?

Step 1: Agree with your other locality schools how you might organise a massed Big Sing

Step 2: Refer to the fields in the form below to assist your planning

Step 3: Book your massed singing leader for the event. You may like to take a look at our Hub Directory

Step 4: Submit your form by Friday 28 April (we’ll respond to these on an ongoing basis)

Step 5: Wait for confirmation from West Sussex Music

Need more information?

Please do not hesitate to contact us via email: music@westsussexmusic.co.uk

Top tips for your Big Sing to have the greatest impact:

✔️  Book a singing leader with experience of massed choral events
✔️  Decide as a locality which year group/s your want to involve
✔️  Secure a venue that will comfortably hold both participants and potential audience
✔️  Choose songs that can be learned on the day if preparation time is limited
✔️  Consider who will lead individual schools’ songs – this can be a valuable CPD opportunity for class teachers
✔️  Themed events help provide cohesion
✔️  Consider transport to and from the school/venue
✔️  Consider audience (if any)
✔️  Consider ticketing (if required) and allocation of tickets per child

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What people are saying

“The atmosphere and talent in that room was incredible.”

“The Big Sing event was a roaring success… The children from all our partner schools were engaged, along with our pupils, and it was nothing but a joyous event.”

“Another fantastic opportunity provided for our pupils by West Sussex Music. Well organised and inclusive. We look forward to all the events they put on in the year.”

“We have hosted two of the Big Sing events and each of them were joyous occasions. The children left with a feeling of wellbeing and a love of singing in a group.”

“What a fantastic feel-good event, which brings schools together and joy to children and staff alike.”