We offer illustrated talks, concerts and workshops covering many aspects of the National Curriculum with musical styles ranging from classical to traditional folk, blues, ragtime and swing.

A variety of instruments are offered including the unusual family of mandolin instruments (*mandolin, mandola, mandocello and mandobass), violin, guitar, banjo and double bass.

Cranbrook School, Kent

 
Hilary and Simon had spent the day in workshops
with the pupils before this public concert in the evening.

Hilary sings, Simon fiddles as pupils from Cranbrook School
join in on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and mandobass for a
version of Salley Gardens.

Areas covered include songwriting, composing, arranging, recording, music in the media, music for dance. In addition we can take groups for instrumental and vocal workshops leading to a joint performance.

Time required for workshops depends on students ability and the amount of advance preparation. Arrangements can be supplied in advance.

"Hilary James and Simon Mayor are instantly engaging characters who build an easy rapport with audiences - communicating clearly but never patronising"

The Stage

If we are incorporating a daytime visit with an evening concert, we can involve some of the more musical students on a couple of pieces.

We can send arrangements in advance and would need to spend an extra session (length of time depends on advance preparation and ability) with the group.

Musical styles range from baroque to classical, traditional folk, blues, ragtime and swing. We introduce a variety of instruments: the mandolin family (mandolin, mandola madocello and mandobass), violin, guitar, banjo and double bass.