Question 1

What is the Primary Singing Programme?

Accepted Answer

The Primary Singing Programme is a fun and exciting singing initiative from Lambeth Music Service designed to embed high-quality singing across your whole school. The programme provides your school with songs packs and easy to use resources, CPD training for staff and culminates in a professional performance opportunity at the Royal Festival Hall.

Question 2

Who can take part?

Accepted Answer

All state-maintained Lambeth primary schools can apply to take part in the Primary Singing Programme. Schools can choose to participate in either the key stage 1 options, the key stage 2 options, or both. The programme is suitable for whole classes or choirs in either key stage, your regular music teachers or your class teachers.

Question 3

How long is the programme?

Accepted Answer

The programme runs from October 2026 to the end of March 2027

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Each Key stage 1 or Key stage 2 place includes up to 30 pupils and costs £450. Additional places are charged accordingly. For example; your school chooses 1 KS1 space and 1 Key stage 2 place, this costs £900 in total.

Question 5

When will we know if my school has a place on the singing programme?

Accepted Answer

We will do our best to offer places to schools as soon as possible after the application form closes. Places on the programme are limited and are subject to availability, so we offer places on a first come first serve basis. If your school is not successful at first, you may be offered a space on our waiting list in case another school decides to defer their offer of a place.

Question 6

Who teaches our children the songs?

Accepted Answer

Lambeth Music Service will provide you with the tools for your school staff to successfully teach the children the songs via CPD events. No previous experience of teaching singing is required or expected of your school staff.

Question 7

How much commitment does my school need to make?

Accepted Answer

Your school will need to learn all the songs that you receive in the resource pack. This is usually around 10 pieces for each key stage. We recommend that your singing teachers also attend our fun and friendly in-person and online training sessions and of course you will need school staff to be present with your pupils on the singing concert day.

Question 8

How much time will my school need to spend preparing pupils for the performance?

Accepted Answer

Schools usually spend between 30mins – 1hour a week and between 10-15 weeks learning the songs with their choirs or classes. Once you have received your singing resource packs at the end of October, you can begin learning the songs straight after the autumn half term. The young singers will be expected to know the songs without lyric sheets on the concert day, so most schools send materials home to learn once introduced.

Question 9

Does LMS provide a singing teacher for my school to teach the children?

Accepted Answer

Lambeth Music Service does not provide singing teachers to specifically teach the programme, however, if your school already employs a Lambeth Music Service singing teacher, then arrangements can be made for them to also teach these songs to your pupils.

Question 10

Does my school have to attend the in-person training sessions?

Accepted Answer

The training sessions are not compulsory to attend, but we do highly recommend that singing teachers attend these sessions. The training sessions are especially useful for staff who may not have lots of experience teaching singing or for schools who are new to the programme. Lots of teachers love to come to these sessions as they have the chance to meet up with colleagues, learn new games and warm up activities, sing together and find out more about the singing concerts.

Question 11

How many children from my school can take part in the singing concerts?

Accepted Answer

Each place on the singing concert ensures that 30 children (max) and your singing teachers can take part in the singing concerts. For example; your school chooses 1 KS1 space and 1 Key stage 2 place - you will be provided with space for 30 (max) KS1 children and 30 KS2 children plus their singing teachers.

Question 12

We have some children with SEN/D, will they be able to take part?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We make sure our resources are accessible, and we provide social stories and cue cards for your school to share with children coming to the singing concerts. We also work with Southbank Centre to ensure additional support is in place for children and staff with access needs on the concert day. We recommend that schools alert us to any additional needs as soon as possible, and that schools provide pupils who have sensory needs with their usual supportive accessories such as ear defenders, fidget toys etc.

Question 13

Can parents attend the singing concerts?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Parents, carers and family members are invited to attend the concerts, and tickets will go on sale from mid-January 2026. We recommend that you let your families know about the singing concerts as early as possible in good time as the tickets sell very quickly.

Question 14

Can families photo/video their children at the singing event?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we allow families to photo/video their children at the singing event, but we request that they do not use flash photography, do not take pictures from the aisles, and do not post any content on social media.

Question 15

Can my school have the singing resources to use in the future?

Accepted Answer

Yes, schools who take part in the singing programme can keep using the singing resources and song packs for as long as they wish.

Question 16

When will my school be billed for the costs?

Accepted Answer

Schools will be billed in the new financial year. Non-Academies are billed via cash summary and Academies will be sent an invoice.

Lambeth
Primary Singing Programme 2026/27

Thousands of voices, one bold vision……

The Primary Singing Programme will get your whole school singing!

LEARN!

TEACH!

SING!

Applications for the 2026/27 programme Applications open on 15th September and close on 25th September!
Book today to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity!

The Primary Singing Programme provides your school with a singing  support package designed by our specialist vocal team which includes:

Participation in the massed Singing Concerts at the Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

Twilight training session on Thursday 22nd October 4.30-6.30pm.

Full day of singing training on Wednesday 13th January, 09.45 - 15.45pm.

Online catch-up support sessions across the year.

An excellent online toolkit includes singing warm-ups, musical scores, backing tracks and choreography videos etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Primary Singing Programme?

Who can take part?

How long is the programme?

How much does it cost?

When will we know if my school has a place on the singing programme?

Who teaches our children the songs?

How much commitment does my school need to make?

How much time will my school need to spend preparing pupils for the performance?

Does LMS provide a singing teacher for my school to teach the children?

Does my school have to attend the in-person training sessions?

How many children from my school can take part in the singing concerts?

We have some children with SEN/D, will they be able to take part?

Can parents attend the singing concerts?

Can families photo/video their children at the singing event?

Can my school have the singing resources to use in the future?

When will my school be billed for the costs?

​Lambeth Primary Singing Programme 2026/27

Thousands of voices, one bold vision……

The Primary Singing Programme will get your whole school singing!

LEARN!

TEACH!

SING!

Applications for the 2026/27 programme Applications open on 15th September and close on 25th September! Book today to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity!

​

The Primary Singing Programme provides your school with a singing support package designed by our specialist vocal team which includes:

​

Participation in the massed Singing Concerts at the Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

Twilight training session on Thursday 22nd October 4.30-6.30pm.

Full day of singing training on Wednesday 13th January, 09.45 - 15.45pm.

Online catch-up support sessions across the year.

An excellent online toolkit includes singing warm-ups, musical scores, backing tracks and choreography videos etc. ​

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Primary Singing Programme?

Who can take part?

How long is the programme?

How much does it cost?

When will we know if my school has a place on the singing programme?

Who teaches our children the songs?

How much commitment does my school need to make?

How much time will my school need to spend preparing pupils for the performance?

Does LMS provide a singing teacher for my school to teach the children?

Does my school have to attend the in-person training sessions?

How many children from my school can take part in the singing concerts?

We have some children with SEN/D, will they be able to take part?

Can parents attend the singing concerts?

Can families photo/video their children at the singing event?

Can my school have the singing resources to use in the future?

When will my school be billed for the costs?

Lambeth
Primary Singing Programme 2026/27

Applications for the 2026/27 programme Applications open on 15th September and close on 25th September!
Book today to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity!

The Primary Singing Programme provides your school with a singing  support package designed by our specialist vocal team which includes:  

Participation in the massed Singing Concerts at the Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. 

Twilight training session on Thursday 22nd October 4.30-6.30pm. 

Full day of singing training on Wednesday 13th January, 09.45 - 15.45pm. 

Online catch-up support sessions across the year.  

An excellent online toolkit includes singing warm-ups, musical scores, backing tracks and choreography videos etc. 