About

mission

groove'n'plays's mission is to inspire all children and young people to sing, play and learn about music through enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences. groove'n'play is dedicated to fostering each child's musical development as part of their lifelong musical journey.

educational ethos

The groove 'n' play educational ethos, encapsulated in all the programmes, written and devised by Sally Greaves, revolves around providing a fun and engaging musical experience for children and young people through performance-based learning. The children have the opportunity to develop their music skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as developing their vocal and instrumental technique, both as individuals and by working effectively as part of a team. All groove 'n' play programmes are inclusive and accessible to children and young people of all abilities.

values

fun and enjoyment

groove'n'play prioritises creating a fun and enjoyable musical experience for children and young people.

musical development

The programmes aim to support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive developments achieved through the specific focus of developing instrumental and vocal technique, musical knowledge, language, and understanding that children are able to demonstrate practically through performance.

personal development and teamwork

groove'n'play aims to advance and nurture personal development, including confidence and self-esteem, leadership skills, and respect for others. The programmes promote constructive teamwork where everyone is valued, and children are encouraged to express themselves musically in a safe and supportive environment.

inclusivity and accessibility

The resources and programmes are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all children and young people and adaptable to different learning environments and abilities. The @school programmes support both

group and individual learning with @home programmes supporting individual learning journeys.

about the programmes

The programmes support musical progression in line with the National Curriculum for Music and include:

performance through playing and singing (sticks & songs, multi-instrumental programmes)
reading and playing from notation with an understanding of the inter-related music dimensions e.g. dynamics, tempo, structure
range of music styles, genres and traditions to increase knowledge and understanding of music
extended listening and extension activities related to music and other curriculum areas

Children will be able to:

understand and demonstrate initial instrumental and playing technique
sing in a range of musical styles both in unison and parts (sticks & songs, multi-instrumental programmes)
respond to musical directions and notation linking sound and symbol
perform as part of a whole-class ensemble

Children will also:

develop their ability to work effectively as part of a team
build increased confidence and self-esteem through engagement in varied activities and performance
gain experience in how to attain high standards of performance and an improved understanding of the process and the work that is necessary in order to achieve this

groove 'n' play programmes
available through the groove@school e-learning platform

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groove 'n' play director, author: Sally Greaves

Sally has been working in education and commercial music for more than 25 years. Her music shows an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from Pop and Hip Hop to Jazz and Classical.

She has composed and arranged music and devised numerous music education programmes for various organisations including: Royal College of Music, Royal Albert Hall, English National Ballet, BBC Symphony Orchestra, EMI Music Sound Foundation, The Rastamouse Company, BBC Learning, Music for Youth, The Bach Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea, Tri-borough Music Hub, Leicestershire Music Service

Her compositions and music education programmes have been enjoyed by tens of thousands of young people in the UK and Europe, as well as in China, Australia and New Zealand.

groove 'n' play was written to give children a fun and engaging way to learn about music through performance as a player and a singer in a band.

groove 'n' play director, education advisor: Jean Carter

Jean has been supporting the work of groove 'n' play since the pilot phase of many of the programmes in 2005.

As head of music services she provided the strategic rollout of groove 'n' play programmes.

Jean now consults for groove 'n' play; working closely with heads of music services, head teachers and music leads to discuss their service's and school's vision for music and how groove 'n' play can support them with whole class music programmes that reflect the needs of the national curriculum and the New Model Music Curriculum.

groove 'n' play trainer, lead facilitator: Pip Bryan

Pip started delivering GnP programmes in 2010. She has worked with schools to deliver and develop groove 'n' play whole school delivery models, as well as leading the delivery of the family workshop model; Get, Set, Play, in conjunction with the Royal College of Music and the Royal Albert Hall.

Pip is a lead GnP trainer for school teachers and music tutors and works as a mentor for teachers who are new to the groove 'n' play way.

groove ‘n’ play strings lead facilitator, trainer Spain: Montserrat Colomé

Montse’s relationship with GnP began as part of the Royal College of Music Musicians of the Future Cello Programme in 2005. She subsequently was integral to the GnP pilot phase of the Strings Programme, working closely with local Primary School teachers.

Montse has been pivotal in the successful roll-out of GnP in Spain. She has masterminded a new and exciting

long-term Strings initiative; with funding awarded by the local Municipality. The Sant Pere de Ribes Barcelona Strings Project, using Catalan GnP resources, which commenced in 2022.

groove'n'play are pleased to work in partnership with Associació Ribes Musica.

groove 'n' play online content development editor: Francesca Warren

Francesca initially started working with GnP in 2018, as an Albert's Band member of the Get, Set, Play team.

Since 2020, she has been working closely with Sally on new groove 'n' play digital content, and has been instrumental in the development of the all singing, all dancing groove@home online resources.

About

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mission

groove'n'plays's mission is to inspire all children and young people to sing, play and learn about music through enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences. groove'n'play is dedicated to fostering each child's musical development as part of their lifelong musical journey.

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educational ethos

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values

fun and enjoyment

groove'n'play prioritises creating a fun and enjoyable musical experience for children and young people.

​

musical development

The programmes aim to support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive developments achieved through the specific focus of developing instrumental and vocal technique, musical knowledge, language, and understanding that children are able to demonstrate practically through performance.

​

personal development and teamwork

​

inclusivity and accessibility

The resources and programmes are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all children and young people and adaptable to different learning environments and abilities. The @school programmes support both

group and individual learning with @home programmes supporting individual learning journeys.

​

about the programmes

The programmes support musical progression in line with the National Curriculum for Music and include:

​

Children will be able to:​

understand and demonstrate initial instrumental and playing technique

sing in a range of musical styles both in unison and parts (sticks & songs, multi-instrumental programmes)

respond to musical directions and notation linking sound and symbol

perform as part of a whole-class ensemble

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Children will also:​

develop their ability to work effectively as part of a team

build increased confidence and self-esteem through engagement in varied activities and performance

gain experience in how to attain high standards of performance and an improved understanding of the process and the work that is necessary in order to achieve this

groove 'n' play programmes available through the groove@school e-learning platform

groove 'n' play director, author: Sally Greaves

Her compositions and music education programmes have been enjoyed by tens of thousands of young people in the UK and Europe, as well as in China, Australia and New Zealand.

groove 'n' play was written to give children a fun and engaging way to learn about music through performance as a player and a singer in a band.

groove 'n' play director, education advisor: Jean Carter

Jean has been supporting the work of groove 'n' play since the pilot phase of many of the programmes in 2005.

As head of music services she provided the strategic rollout of groove 'n' play programmes.

groove 'n' play trainer, lead facilitator: Pip Bryan

Pip started delivering GnP programmes in 2010. She has worked with schools to deliver and develop groove 'n' play whole school delivery models, as well as leading the delivery of the family workshop model; Get, Set, Play, in conjunction with the Royal College of Music and the Royal Albert Hall.

Pip is a lead GnP trainer for school teachers and music tutors and works as a mentor for teachers who are new to the groove 'n' play way.

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groove 'n' play online content development editor: Francesca Warren

Francesca initially started working with GnP in 2018, as an Albert's Band member of the Get, Set, Play team.

Since 2020, she has been working closely with Sally on new groove 'n' play digital content, and has been instrumental in the development of the all singing, all dancing groove@home online resources.

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GnP in relation to the National Curriculum for Music

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GnP in relation to National Plan for Music the power of music to change lives

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GnP in relation to Accessibility, Inclusion and Learning Pathways

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groove 'n' play programmes
available through the groove@school e-learning platform