RMT Instrumental Days 2025/26

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Vocal Day
The Vocal Day is an exciting opportunity for students to experience the benefits (and joys!) of singing in a group. We’ll explore the importance of blending voices, working on harmony, part singing and how to perform alongside other singers. Throughout the day we’ll look at the importance of warming up, and cover a range of vocal techniques through physical activities, breathing and vocal exercises . We will also focus on the significance of emotions and dynamics and how to use vocal expression to reveal the story within the lyrics of a song. We’ll learn songs in different styles, and the day will culminate in a short performance. Open to keen singers (with or without prior experience) from YR4 – YR13, the day will be a great opportunity to learn from each other.  We look forward to singing with you!

Keyboard Day 
This is an exciting day for pianists/keyboard players to get together and play together! The day is open to beginners/wider opportunities players to grade 3+. You will be split into ability groups to work together on specially arranged pieces of music. There will also be a joint piece for all groups to play together as part of the end of the day informal concert to family and friends.  This course is designed for pianists/keyboard players to play together, work on their musicianship skills, make friends and have fun!

Recorder Day 
We’ll be celebrating everything we love about our instrument, offering you the chance to experience ensemble playing whilst learning new ways to create music using your recorder.  During the day, you will have the opportunity to work on specially created ensemble pieces both in smaller ability based groups, and as part of a recorder orchestra!  The day is open to Y2-Y6 students, from those who have just mastered the notes BAG all the way up to those who are Grade 5+.  The day will culminate in a performance for families. Come along to discover something new on your recorders!

Percussion Day

Drum Day 
Our Drum day is a wonderful opportunity for drummers to play together. The course will focus on key elements such as rhythm, timing, dynamics, fill creation, famous drumbeats, drum fills and a host of other drumming delights. Designed to teach drummers how to play together, work on their musicianship, meet other musicians and have fun.
Open to drummers from beginner (minimum 3 terms experience) to grade 4. We will have parts for all levels. Drums provided. All you need is a pair of drumsticks. The day will culminate in a performance of a newly arranged piece to parents/carers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Strings Woodwind & Brass Day 

BandItos (Guitars/Pianos/Keyboards/Drums)
BandItos gives participants who already play guitar, piano/keyboard, or drum kit the chance to improve their skills alongside others who play the same instrument.  Throughout the day we’ll also spend time in informal band settings with participants who play other instruments, jamming the tracks we’ve learnt the parts to in our individual groups.  At the end of the day we’ll invite parents in to see what we’ve been up to in an informal play through gig.
BandItos is open to any pupil in Y3-Y7.  You do not need to have taken an exam to take part but you must have a minimum 1-year’s tuition on your instrument (as a guide you are probably at least an advanced beginner working towards grade 1 level).  If you currently learn acoustic or classical guitar, you can still come to BandItos; just let us know on the form if you need to borrow an electric guitar for the day.  Come and join us!
To take part please complete the form on the BandItos page.