We are all teachers and our aim is to involve the children in learning about popular music by singing songs from each decade and finding out about the performers their parents and grandparents "rocked along" to.
We supplement the live music with pictures, video clips and artefacts of the period to make the experience truly interactive.
In our KS2 presentation, we take a historical journey through popular music from the 1950s to the present day, covering not only the music but also the culture and lifestyle of the times.
In our KS1 & Foundation presentation we travel through the decades singing lively action songs that even the youngest of children can join in with.
WHO WE ARE
Malcolm Ross
Malcolm has over 30 years teaching experience in Secondary schools, latterly as Assistant Head. He has worked with students on many musical projects and shows. He has played guitar professionally with a range of bands since the late 1960s.
Graham Skelland
Graham's 30 years of teaching started with Key Stage 2 class teaching and moved onto 20 years as a Primary Headteacher. He played in a professional band in the 1970s and has written and produced many children's musicals.
Carol Hill
Carol has 30 years of teaching experience, mainly at Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage and has taught music across the whole Primary age range. She teaches piano, being herself an accomplished pianist, and has sung with professional level choirs.
Henry Hutchings
Henry's wide teaching experience covers all Primary years from Reception to Year 6. He plays a range of instruments in the guitar family, teaches guitar, and plays regularly in several bands.
The Pop Project experience covers various elements of the National Curriculum in :
