Singing assemblies can be the life and soul of a school – and a cherished pastime for children. Increasingly, though, I am hearing that music leads are having trouble with singing assemblies for multiple reasons. Sometimes, they find it hard to fit the singing assembly into the week due to timetabling the hall space. In other cases, more curriculum demands are placed on the assembly, leading to staff becoming overwhelmed and less confident in leading singing assemblies.
In this article, I will show you how to structure your singing assembly, find enjoyable repertoire for everyone, meet curriculum goals, and create a space where the school can unite and find joy as a community. Page 3 of the Model Music Curriculum (MMC) states: ‘In our schools, music can bring communities together through the shared endeavour of whole-school singing’. So, let’s make this happen.
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