We provide a range of activities and large-scale events to support and develop music in primary and secondary schools. As well as working with individual schools, we aim to bring together pupils and teachers from different locations, enabling them to work with and learn from each other.

We are keen to provide help and advice for music coordinators and head teachers; our Primary Network meetings for music coordinators take place each term and focus on aspects of the music curriculum. The termly newsletter, Music Update, informs primary schools about forthcoming events and activities and also provides information about current developments in music education.

For further information on any of the Trust’s work in schools, to find out more about taking part in any of our school events, or to discuss inset sessions and workshops in schools please contact Sheila Johnson, Curriculum Director.

2011-2012 Events

"Fairytales and Fantasies" Recorder Day 13.11.11

We are delighted to be able to hold this special event for recorder players at the newly restored Strawberry Hill House. We chose our theme to reflect the magical nature of the building.  The players will not only perform pieces inspired by the theme but will also learn about the history of the house, and get the chance to become tour guides for the day.

This project, involving RMT recorder teachers and pupils, is a pilot.  We hope to hold more recorder events in the future which will be opened up to players across the borough.  Please contact Jane McKechnie for further information on our recorder programme.

Mayor of London's music scholarships

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27 original songs for primary schools

CD backing tracks included

This exciting collection of previously unpublished songs has been written by composers who work in or are connected with Richmond schools. They include teachers, head teachers, advisory staff and children. Many of these songwriters came to light through Richmond Music Trust’s annual Singing Festival and most of them are prolific composers, whose songs are inspired by and written especially for the children in their schools. The songs cover a range of different styles and are suitable for KS1 & KS2. All have been tried and tested in schools and we hope they will be become an important part of your school singing programme.

Now available to order

The Songbook, which includes two professionally recorded rehearsal and performance CDs, costs £20.  Download your order form here or call us on 020 8538 3866.

Track samples are available below.  Google Chrome users may have to download this plug-in to access the track samples.