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Music & Drama

Building skills through stage and song.

Our Music and Drama courses are all about building confidence, creativity, and self-expression through performance. The Foundation course introduces the basics of rhythm, movement, voice, and storytelling in a relaxed, supportive environment, perfect for beginners or those exploring performing arts for the first time. The Intermediate course offers the chance to develop these skills further, working on group performances, musical pieces, and expressive techniques. Each session encourages teamwork, communication, and personal growth while celebrating every individual’s talent and imagination.

Term 1 starts 5th January 2026

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Term 2
Term 3

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13th April
31st August

2027

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Term 2
Term 3

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4th January
12th April
30st August

Foundation

Foundation Music & Drama Course

Course Length: 10 weeks

Session Duration: 1 hour per session

Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners

Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Aims:

Build confidence through music, movement, and drama
Develop communication, listening, and social interaction skills.
Explore rhythm, beat, and storytelling through creative activities.
Express emotions using body, voice, and instruments.
Encourage creativity, improvisation, and group work.
Introduce technical roles and teamwork in performance.
Celebrate achievement through a final performance.

Week 1 - Introduction and Getting to Know You

Activities: Workshop aims and expectations. Group introductions. Explore percussion instruments.

Focus Skills:

Establishing routines.
Listening.
Social and emotional skills.
Hand-eye coordination.

Week 2 – Exploring sound and Rhythm

Activities: Explore sounds and create a sound journey.

Focus Skills:

Communication.
Listening.
Memory.
Cognitive skills.
Problem solving.

Week 3 – Exploring Movement and Space

Activities: Explore “feeling the beat.” Mirror game, travel across the room in different ways.

Focus Skills:

Understanding rhythm and beat.
Confidence in group activities.
Memory.
Listening.
Communication.

Week 4 – Storytelling with Drama and Music

Activities: Recap movement from week 2. Build a simple story with beat, body, and facial expressions.

Focus Skills:

Storytelling.
Sequential thinking.
Listening skills.
Creativity.

Week 5 – Emotions in Drama and Music

Activities: Explore emotions using cards, body language, and movement. Link emotions to characters in Our Story.

Focus Skills:

Expressing emotions.
Confidence in communication.
Emotional awareness.

Week 6 – Building our Theme

Activities: Brainstorm journey ideas in small groups, try out a short scene or soundscape.

Focus Skills:

Creative thinking.
Group work.
Confidence.
Spontaneity.

Week 7 – Building Confidence

Activities: Rhythm warm up, rehearse chosen scene/story.

Focus Skills:

Self-confidence.
Emotional awareness.
Communication.
Celebrating individuality.

Week 8 – Character and Role Play

Activities: Emotion walk, try costumes and props, short role play introductions.

Focus Skills:

Understanding technical roles.
Teamwork.
Confidence in theatre skills.

Week 9 – Dress Rehearsal

Activities: Rehearse full performance. Reflection and feedback. Praise and encouragement.

Focus Skills:

Stage presence.
Confidence.
Teamwork.
Performance preparation.

Week 10 – Final Performance

Activities: Perform a short piece to an audience. Record performance. Celebrate success and reflect.

Focus Skills:

Public performance.
Confidence.
Reflection.
Celebrating Achievement.

Outcomes:

By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:

Demonstrate improved communication and confidence through performance.
Explore and express emotions using music, movement, and drama.
Understand rhythm, beat, and storytelling.
Work creatively with others in group activities.
Gain experience in basic technical roles within performance.
Take part in a short performance and celebrate their achievements.

Intermediate

Intermediate Music & Drama Course

Course Length: 10 weeks

Session Duration: 1 hour per session

Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners

Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Aims:

Build confidence and independence in music and drama activities.
Strengthen communication, memory, and problem-solving skills through performance.
Develop expressive use of voice, movement, and rhythm.
Explore emotions and characterisation with increasing independence.
Encourage collaboration, improvisation, and leadership in creative activities.
Introduce and apply technical theatre roles (sound, lighting, props).
Prepare and perform a group production that reflects learners’ creativity and teamwork.

Week 1 - Welcome Back & Building on Foundation Skills

Activities: Revisit percussion, rhythm, and movement from Foundation level. Set new group goals and begin exploring themes for performance.

Focus Skills:

Confidence.
Reflection.
Teamwork.
Goal setting.

Week 2 – Developing Voice and Movement

Activities: Voice projection and clarity games; expressive walking and movement linked to characters and moods.

Focus Skills:

Communication.
Vocal clarity.
Physical expression.
Creativity.

Week 3 – Exploring Rhythm and Beat

Activities: Create group rhythm sequences; layer sounds to build a group rhythm story or scene.

Focus Skills:

Coordination.
Timing.
Listening.
Working to rhythm independently.

Week 4 – Storytelling and Character Development

Activities: Create short story scenes using movement, rhythm, and music; develop characters with voices and actions.

Focus Skills:

Storytelling.
Characterisation.
Sequencing.
Imagination.

Week 5 – Emotions in Performance

Activities: Emotion role-play; use music to explore emotional expression; develop emotional range in scenes.

Focus Skills:

Emotional awareness.
Empathy.
Expressive communication.
Self-confidence.

Week 6 – Improvisation and Creativity

Activities: Drama games (“Yes… and…”, imaginary object game); create short improvised performances in pairs or small groups.

Focus Skills:

Quick thinking.
Creativity.
Confidence.
Teamwork.
Problem-solving.

Week 7 – Rehearsing and Refining

Activities: Begin structured rehearsal of chosen group piece. Work on timing, voice projection, and stage movement.

Focus Skills:

Memory.
Cooperation.
Performance discipline.
Resilience.

Week 8 – Exploring Technical Roles

Activities: Learn about and try lighting, props, or simple sound effects. Integrate these into rehearsals.

Focus Skills:

Technical awareness.
Teamwork.
Responsibility.
Creativity.

Week 9 – Dress Rehearsal

Activities: Full rehearsal with costumes, props, and sound. Peer feedback and final improvements.

Focus Skills:

Performance preparation.
Confidence.
Teamwork.
Self-evaluation.

Week 10 – Final Performance & Celebration

Activities: Perform final piece for invited guests or peers. Record performance. Group reflection and celebration of achievements.

Focus Skills:

Public performance.
Leadership.
Self-expression.
Reflection.
Pride in achievement.

Outcomes:

By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:

Demonstrate greater confidence and independence in performance.
Express complex emotions through music, movement, and characterisation.
Use voice, rhythm, and movement creatively in storytelling.
Collaborate effectively to plan and rehearse performances.
Explore and apply basic technical theatre skills in practice.
Take part in a group performance and reflect on personal growth and achievement.

Foundation

Foundation Music & Drama Course

Course Length: 10 weeks

Session Duration: 1 hour per session

Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners

Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Aims:

Build confidence through music, movement, and drama
Develop communication, listening, and social interaction skills.
Explore rhythm, beat, and storytelling through creative activities.
Express emotions using body, voice, and instruments.
Encourage creativity, improvisation, and group work.
Introduce technical roles and teamwork in performance.
Celebrate achievement through a final performance.

Week 1 - Introduction and Getting to Know You

Activities: Workshop aims and expectations. Group introductions. Explore percussion instruments.

Focus Skills:

Establishing routines.
Listening.
Social and emotional skills.
Hand-eye coordination.

Week 2 – Exploring sound and Rhythm

Activities: Explore sounds and create a sound journey.

Focus Skills:

Communication.
Listening.
Memory.
Cognitive skills.
Problem solving.

Week 3 – Exploring Movement and Space

Activities: Explore “feeling the beat.” Mirror game, travel across the room in different ways.

Focus Skills:

Understanding rhythm and beat.
Confidence in group activities.
Memory.
Listening.
Communication.

Week 4 – Storytelling with Drama and Music

Activities: Recap movement from week 2. Build a simple story with beat, body, and facial expressions.

Focus Skills:

Storytelling.
Sequential thinking.
Listening skills.
Creativity.

Week 5 – Emotions in Drama and Music

Activities: Explore emotions using cards, body language, and movement. Link emotions to characters in Our Story.

Focus Skills:

Expressing emotions.
Confidence in communication.
Emotional awareness.

Week 6 – Building our Theme

Activities: Brainstorm journey ideas in small groups, try out a short scene or soundscape.

Focus Skills:

Creative thinking.
Group work.
Confidence.
Spontaneity.

Week 7 – Building Confidence

Activities: Rhythm warm up, rehearse chosen scene/story.

Focus Skills:

Self-confidence.
Emotional awareness.
Communication.
Celebrating individuality.

Week 8 – Character and Role Play

Activities: Emotion walk, try costumes and props, short role play introductions.

Focus Skills:

Understanding technical roles.
Teamwork.
Confidence in theatre skills.

Week 9 – Dress Rehearsal

Activities: Rehearse full performance. Reflection and feedback. Praise and encouragement.

Focus Skills:

Stage presence.
Confidence.
Teamwork.
Performance preparation.

Week 10 – Final Performance

Activities: Perform a short piece to an audience. Record performance. Celebrate success and reflect.

Focus Skills:

Public performance.
Confidence.
Reflection.
Celebrating Achievement.

Outcomes:

By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:

Demonstrate improved communication and confidence through performance.
Explore and express emotions using music, movement, and drama.
Understand rhythm, beat, and storytelling.
Work creatively with others in group activities.
Gain experience in basic technical roles within performance.
Take part in a short performance and celebrate their achievements.

Intermediate

Intermediate Music & Drama Course

Course Length: 10 weeks

Session Duration: 1 hour per session

Group Size: Maximum of 8 learners

Support: 1 x facilitator and 1 x workshop assistant both with experience of working with Adults with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

Aims:

Build confidence and independence in music and drama activities.
Strengthen communication, memory, and problem-solving skills through performance.
Develop expressive use of voice, movement, and rhythm.
Explore emotions and characterisation with increasing independence.
Encourage collaboration, improvisation, and leadership in creative activities.
Introduce and apply technical theatre roles (sound, lighting, props).
Prepare and perform a group production that reflects learners’ creativity and teamwork.

Week 1 - Welcome Back & Building on Foundation Skills

Activities: Revisit percussion, rhythm, and movement from Foundation level. Set new group goals and begin exploring themes for performance.

Focus Skills:

Confidence.
Reflection.
Teamwork.
Goal setting.

Week 2 – Developing Voice and Movement

Activities: Voice projection and clarity games; expressive walking and movement linked to characters and moods.

Focus Skills:

Communication.
Vocal clarity.
Physical expression.
Creativity.

Week 3 – Exploring Rhythm and Beat

Activities: Create group rhythm sequences; layer sounds to build a group rhythm story or scene.

Focus Skills:

Coordination.
Timing.
Listening.
Working to rhythm independently.

Week 4 – Storytelling and Character Development

Activities: Create short story scenes using movement, rhythm, and music; develop characters with voices and actions.

Focus Skills:

Storytelling.
Characterisation.
Sequencing.
Imagination.

Week 5 – Emotions in Performance

Activities: Emotion role-play; use music to explore emotional expression; develop emotional range in scenes.

Focus Skills:

Emotional awareness.
Empathy.
Expressive communication.
Self-confidence.

Week 6 – Improvisation and Creativity

Activities: Drama games (“Yes… and…”, imaginary object game); create short improvised performances in pairs or small groups.

Focus Skills:

Quick thinking.
Creativity.
Confidence.
Teamwork.
Problem-solving.

Week 7 – Rehearsing and Refining

Activities: Begin structured rehearsal of chosen group piece. Work on timing, voice projection, and stage movement.

Focus Skills:

Memory.
Cooperation.
Performance discipline.
Resilience.

Week 8 – Exploring Technical Roles

Activities: Learn about and try lighting, props, or simple sound effects. Integrate these into rehearsals.

Focus Skills:

Technical awareness.
Teamwork.
Responsibility.
Creativity.

Week 9 – Dress Rehearsal

Activities: Full rehearsal with costumes, props, and sound. Peer feedback and final improvements.

Focus Skills:

Performance preparation.
Confidence.
Teamwork.
Self-evaluation.

Week 10 – Final Performance & Celebration

Activities: Perform final piece for invited guests or peers. Record performance. Group reflection and celebration of achievements.

Focus Skills:

Public performance.
Leadership.
Self-expression.
Reflection.
Pride in achievement.

Outcomes:

By the end of 10 weeks, learners will:

Demonstrate greater confidence and independence in performance.
Express complex emotions through music, movement, and characterisation.
Use voice, rhythm, and movement creatively in storytelling.
Collaborate effectively to plan and rehearse performances.
Explore and apply basic technical theatre skills in practice.
Take part in a group performance and reflect on personal growth and achievement.