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We are thrilled to be partners with Voice Choice, a Nottingham based organisation that delivers inventive and creative in-school KS2 to KS3 transition projects using the mediums of opera and drama.
Since 2016, with Nottinghamshire Music Hub funding, Voice Choice have been delivering KS2 to Secondary singing focused transition projects in the Ashfield district area of Nottinghamshire.
Most recently, their Spring 2023 project was delivered at Sutton Community College and Priestsic Primary, both in Ashfield district.
Quotes - March 2023 'The Magic Flute' workshops
Parent feedback:
“The show
was great the children should be very proud at what they have achieved in such
a short time and it was a lovely experience for them to work along side such
professionals.”
“Thank you for letting the children take part in such a wonderful experience, it was a
fabulous night.”
“The show was absolutely amazing. The children were fantastic. They played their part as if they were professionally trained. Thoroughly enjoyed last night and super proud of E. What a fantastic experience and a life long memory for all the children involved.”
“I am so proud of everyone who took part you all did so well and S did amazing coming out her comfort zone.”
“So glad A participated and it’s made him want to do more things like this.”
“We are so incredibly proud of J. he loved it and all the children, leaders, teachers, singers and everyone was incredible. I'm very proud to be a Priestsic parent.”
“Such a magical experience! From start to finish it was impressive and shows the dedication from all the kids and staff to deliver such a heart warming performance."
"L was itching to get back onto stage the moment she stepped off ... to see such a confident side of herself... Moments like these are one in a million.”
“M enjoyed every practice session and loved participating in the final performance on a real stage among professionals. The performance was a treat! What a fantastic opportunity the children were given and they did an excellent job together. The young leaders were great. Thank you to all staff involved.”
School feedback:
“I have enjoyed watching the children create their own lyrics to the songs. They have interacted well with senior leaders and youth leaders. It was interesting to watch the performance come together along with the confidence from the children, who would normally not participate or engage with others. The final performance was fantastic! I was so proud of all the children taking part and enjoyed watching the opera performers too!”
Watch the 2023 project video below > > > > copyright Voice Choice Ltd
If you would like to chat to Nottinghamshire Music Hub about future projects in Ashfield District with Voice Choice, please email us c/o nottsmusichub@inspireculture.org.uk