The 'World Beaters Goes to School' project, funded by Youth Music, helps children and staff gain confidence in working with traditional instruments.
Staff members from six nurseries and three primary schools are also working with World Beaters musicians to learn basic music skills teaching so that musical enjoyment continues once the project ends.
Ann Tanner, headteacher at Whitley Park School, says, 'World Beaters come in and work with us and help us to develop our skills and will leave that with us. It is very exciting and has made a big difference to music in our school.'
The nursery children are concentrating on South African music and dance, which will culminate in a carnival. They are learning different rhythms and holding a steady beat. 'The children are developing good listening skills.
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