Ealing music service 2025/26

• Spark! provides an engaging first experience of ensemble music tuition.
• Small group tuition is offered on an hourly basis on a variety of instruments.
• Ensembles can be organised in your school.
• CPD network meetings and annual music conference
• Instrument hire pupil or school hires.

There is a wealth of evidence that taking part in musical activities has huge benefits from improving IQ to increasing self esteem, building team spirit to developing imagination.

Here’s what the government says:

• Ofsted say that children’s involvement in music engages and re-engages pupils, increasing their self esteem, and maximising their progress in education and not just in music
• Research has shown a direct link between music and improved reading ability in children
• Evidence suggests a link between mathematics and music and a connection between music and increased scores in IQ
• Music can have a positive impact on personal and social development, including increased self reliance, confidence, self-esteem, sense of achievement and ability to relate to others
• Participating in music groups and needing to work together towards a common goal, for example school bands, develops discipline, teamwork, cooperation, self-confidence, responsibility and social skills.