Working in Special Schools
has been one of the most important activities of the
Mini BSO. This is usually a half day project and is
in the following format.
A concert by the Mini BSO lasting half an hour which
is entertaining, fun and invites participation.
Music Workshops (Half hour approx.) Each musician
will work with a group of children to create a piece
of music. Different themes are targeted at each
ability level. These can include creative composition
based on subjects such as football, Titanic, animals,
etc. They can also be story based such as Bear Hunt
or perhaps a samba band with spots for solo breaks!
Final performance (approx. half hour). Everyone comes
together and performs the music they have created
during the workshop followed by a few items by the
Mini BSO as a finale.
Reviews
“The group once again had an excellent rapport with
all our pupils both during the concert and in the
five group workshops.”
“All the musicians really enjoyed working with the
children and there was a very positive response from
all the staff”
Forest Edge Special Needs School
“They all have the ability to communicate with our
pupils without talking down to them, which is a
tendency for some outside people who come in to work
with our 11-16 year old MLD pupils.”
Markway Special Needs School