A Woodland Story 
In 2018 Josie and Pat wrote A Woodland Story a story and songs for Key Stage 1 children

which was performed at Grimsby Auditorium in March 2018.The story is from the point

of view of a group of feisty children who work together to save their favourite woodland

from being destroyed by road developers.  The songs are available to hear on a specially

created YouTube channel as well as available to purchase with the book from Amazon.
Workshop:  The team can offer your school a Woodland Story workshop

(including resource pack) in which KS1 children will have the opportunity to explore the

story using drama and storytelling and learn the songs.  Workshops are of approximately

2 hours duration for a maximum of 30 children.  The workshop requires a decent sized

space: ie school hall for effective delivery.  

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Transitions: Moving On 
In July 2018 Josie, Pat and the Grimsby Jazz Projects Team delivered a series of song writing and performance workshops for Key stage 2 and 3 pupils across several schools in NE Lincs exploring issues around transition.  Young people were encouraged to work together to discuss and creatively express their feeling about moving on to ‘top school’ as many of the children referred to it.  The result was 24 original songs that from the point of view of young people embarking on that challenging process of moving on. 

 

 

Song writing 
The team offers workshops for schools in which children are encouraged to explore their ideas for songs and work together to produce lyrics and ideas for melody that are then worked on with professional musicians.  Workshops are suitable for KS2 pupils with an interest in music and creativity.  They do not need to be able to play an instrument to take part.  Workshops can be offered over a series of weeks for the best outcome but can take place over a morning or afternoon if preferred.   Maximum of 25 pupils per group.   We need a large space plus breakout space for smaller groups to work