‘Write Your Song’ at Windmill Primary School

In October, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra outreach team led our first primary school project of the 2026/27 Season, delivering a brand-new workshop: ‘Write Your Song.’

A team of six OPO musicians recently visited Windmill Primary School for three one-day projects. As always, these workshops gave children the opportunity to learn about instruments and music. OPO musicians talked about their instruments and showcased them with performances of a wide range of music, from Rossini to Disney.

New groups of students attended each day from Years 3, 4 and 5. As well as learning by listening and watching, the children also learned by doing, singing with accompaniment and getting involved with a body percussion activity.

Alongside performing these specially selected works, students were helped to write their very own melody. This was then fleshed out into a full composition by the OPO team before the children had the chance to perform the piece to their fellow classmates.

The OPO always looks to bring classical music to schools with our projects, giving as many children as possible the chance to be inspired to learn more and get experience they may not otherwise have access to.

Learn more about our school workshops here.

Photos courtesy of Windmill Primary School and Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

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