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Fischy Music have been working regularly in schools around the UK since 1998. In the early days founder Stephen Fischbacher led workshops and concerts on his own. He was joined in 2000 by Suzanne Adam, and the benefits of working as a pair (for both performers and audience) quickly became evident. Currently, a team of five Fischy performers (see Fischy People) combine in various ways to lead a wide variety of events.
Examples of where Fischy Music can enhance school life include:
- anti-bullying/discrimination or health awareness focus
- self-esteem, relationships and ethos
- personal and social development curriculum
- religious and moral education curriculum
- inclusive music participation curriculum
- teacher training on a variety of topics such as "children, music and emotions"
- 'merger' or area events for more than one school
As
building relationships is at the heart of the Fischy ethos,
spending a day in a school is generally preferable to a
single assembly/concert appearance, though this can work
well if children learn the songs before the visit. We also offer teacher training, which can count towards professional development for staff, and facilitate educational use of music even for those with no musical experience.
photo: marc marnie
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"Wonderful. The children were so involved and are still singing the songs."
(E. Mitchell, Head Teacher, Dunblane)
"Many thanks to Suzanne and Louise. This was an excellent learning experience for our pupils."
(A. Noble, Head Teacher, Edinburgh)
"I liked the way Stephen and Suzanne got the audience really involved."
(Kirsty P6/7, Lochnell Primary, Oban)
"Naomi and Suzanne managed the different personalities in the class very well - their enthusiasm rubbed off on the children."
(S Richardson, class teacher, Nether Currie Primary)
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