writes Declan Carey. London Youth Choirs (LYC) West conductor Olivia Shotton led the online taster session for around 30 kids which involved singing exercises and learning about musical notes. Covid-19 has hit music lessons in schools hard with a
December report by the Incorporated Society of Musicians revealing 68% of primary school teachers said music provision was being reduced and 72% of primary schools no longer organise extra-curricular activities. Co-founder and artistic director of LYC Rachel Staunton, 36, said: “Singing is a natural and joyful form of expression for children. Just listen outside any playground pre-Covid and you will hear non-stop rhymes, singing games and vocal chants interwoven into play.