{"id":7754,"date":"2022-11-16T09:31:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T09:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.norwichhigh.gdst.net\/?p=7754"},"modified":"2023-01-27T11:24:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:24:37","slug":"students-share-love-of-singing-through-sing-up-partnership-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.norwichhigh.gdst.net\/students-share-love-of-singing-through-sing-up-partnership-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Students share love of singing through \u2018Sing Up!\u2019 partnership programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n
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Norwich High School for Girls Sixth Form students are inspiring the next generation of singers through a partnership programme with local primary schools called Sing Up!<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Norwich High School for Girls Sixth Form students are inspiring the next generation of singers through a partnership programme with local primary schools<\/strong> called Sing Up!<\/p>\n

Currently eight Year 12 students<\/strong> are involved with the programme, which has been running for several years and is facilitated by Head of Vocal Studies, Mrs Sarahjane Stephen.<\/p>\n

Students work with a number of local primary schools, including Colman Junior School, Avenue Junior School, Recreation Road Infant School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. This term alone, the sessions will reach 150 primary school students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The programme takes place in two stages. Firstly, Mrs Stephen works with the Sixth Formers in school to develop a vocal workshop<\/strong> designed by the students. Then, in the second stage, the Sixth Formers go into the local schools to lead fun and interactive singing sessions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\u201cI really enjoy seeing the Sixth Formers grow in confidence as they lead the programme. Music and community are so important, and it\u2019s wonderful to watch the students inspire a love of singing in the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n Mrs Sarahjane Stephen, Head of Vocal Studies<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The singing sessions are busy and varied,<\/strong> including fun vocal warmups and a mixture of teaching techniques. Students lead from the front, but also work with the children in smaller groups. At the end of the session, the Sixth Formers perform a song<\/strong> in parts to showcase the standard the group is aiming for and inspire the younger students.<\/p>\n

The response from the primary schools involved has been enthusiastic, with a recent trip to Colman Junior School seeing the students work with 60 Year 4 children. One teacher commented, “that made me feel really emotional!<\/strong>” after seeing the girls perform.<\/p>\n\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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“I enjoy doing Sing Up as it allows me a chance to gain confidence when speaking in front of crowds in a fun, safe atmosphere. It also provides me with a chance to inspire younger children and to encourage them to enjoy singing and music.”<\/p>\n\n Amelie Atkinson, Year 12 student<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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