Contemporary music options for children

[hillier876]

Hi

I have a 9 year old daughter and 7 year old son that love music. but we have a few challenges that I hope to get advice/ suggestions on please.

We live in Surrey and are struggling to find credible options for their contemporary music interests.

My daughter is preparing for:
Singing ABRSM Grade 7
Acoustic Guitar Rockschool Grade 7
Bass Guitar Rockschool Grade 7
Cello ABRSM Grade 6
Piano ABRSM Grade 5
Saxophone ABRSM Grade 5
Clarinet ABRSM Grade 4

My son is preparing for:
Electric Guitar Rockschool Grade 4
Classical Guitar ABRSM Grade 4
Acoustic Guitar Rockschool Grade 3
Piano Rockschool Grade 3
Violin ABRSM Grade 2

Regarding the piano and guitars, they have recently switched to the Rockschool syllabus. They want opportunities to play these instruments in groups, ensembles, etc. Unfortunately, their schools favour classical instrument/ music over contemporary, so options are limited there.

I've reached out to various classes in London but they cater for classical music rather than contemporary.

Can anyone think of where we might find options for group playing and development for primarily contemporary music playing children?

ealingwestmum
Thank you. I will check it out this morning.

ealingwestmum
Fantastic suggestion. Just spoke with Chris - great guy!

Looking at working together to get something going locally. This would tick all the boxes - playing varied contemporary songs in mixed-ability 4 - 6 piece bands, whilst rotating multi-instrumentalists, so they each get turns to play different instruments in the band, and a show at the end of each term.

Great news...enjoy