Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT)

The chance to discover their inner musician…

Watch below to see how WCIT brings music into the classroom, then jump to the section that’s right for you.

I’m a parent / carer

I’m a school

I’m a parent/carer

What is WCIT?

Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT) gives every child in a class the chance to learn an instrument together, taught by an NMPAT specialist teacher during the school day. For many children, it’s their very first step into the world of music.

What happens next?

If your child has enjoyed their lessons and wants to keep going, continuation lessons are available in beginner groups at school. Group lessons consist of 4-8 children for 30 minutes a week.

From as little as £6.88 per lesson (your school will have more information on costs).

How do I sign up?

Applications will open in November!

Why keep the music going?

Confidence and wellbeing: performing and progressing builds confidence, and gives children a sense of achievement that’s entirely their own.

Learning and focus: music has been linked to improved memory and concentration.

Friendships and teamwork: group lessons teach children to listen, collaborate and support each other.

A skill for life: continuing now builds on what they’ve already achieved, and opens doors to bands, orchestras and performance opportunities.

Instruments are provided for the duration of the projects free of charge.

The deadline to apply is 11th December. If you miss this date, still apply, and we will do our best to make sure your child is included.

Continuation lessons are for the instrument your child has been learning in their project which will be either brass, woodwind, strings, drumming or ukulele.

If they don’t want to continue learning this instrument, but they’d like to explore a wider variety of music, they’re welcome to attend one of our NMPAT centres for a FREE trial session!

Any further questions?

Contact your school office, or get in touch with us via office@nmpat.co.uk or 01604 637117.

I’m a school

What is WCIT?

WCIT gives a whole class the chance to learn an instrument together, taught by an NMPAT specialist teacher. Projects run in schools across the county, and instruments vary by project (for example, brass one year and strings the next, so pupils experience a range over time).

How it works

Schools can choose the format that suits them:

  • Full academic year
  • Autumn and Spring term, with continuation lessons in Summer term
  • Autumn term only, with continuation lessons in following terms

Continuation lessons

Pupils who want to keep learning can move on to group lessons delivered in school. For autumn-only projects, your school is billed termly for a block of lessons as agreed when you joined the project, so sign-up numbers really help with planning.

Resources to promote continuation

Everything you need to share with families:

  • Parent email template
  • A3 poster and flyers
  • Information for parents on the benefits of learning music

Get in touch

To enquire about a WCIT project or ask for support promoting continuation lessons, contact office@nmpat.co.uk or 01604 637117.