Blackbird Early Years Music

Blackbird Early Years Music Children's Choir, for ages 4-10. Early Years' music resources available for parents and teachers. I also have two pre-school age children. Cost: £6 per class.

Blackbird Early Years Music is run by concert pianist and teacher, Helen Reid. The classes provide a musical foundation for children from 3.5-7 years old. Small group sizes (maximum 4 children per class) allow for a high level of individual attention, whilst encouraging musical interaction, fun, and the development of important listening skills. The classes have been designed to correspond to the primary areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Core activities include: movement to music; clapping, playing and learning to read rhythmic patterns; listening and responding to music from a variety of cultures and traditions; singing; conducting; improvising and creating our own pieces of music. About me:

I have worked as a classical pianist, teacher and workshop leader for over 15 years. As a parent and teacher, I am passionate about creating a space in which children can learn to feel and experience music as naturally, happily and widely as possible – before beginning to think about playing an instrument in a more formal way. I hold a diploma and MA in piano performance, and a postgraduate certificate in teaching. I have an up-to-date CRB check. Classes are 30 minutes long, with a maximum of 3 children per class. Tea and coffee is provided for parents, and toys for siblings! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the classes.

31/03/2026

Next year we have the opportunity for not one, but two major performances, at St. George's and at the Bristol Beacon! We are planning to run the choir from Sept-March, on Thursdays 5-6pm. We are currently looking for an expression of interest, to see if this is feasible for us. Please email [email protected], or comment here, if you would be interested in this for your children. Thank you!

10/10/2025

We’d love to introduce Doug Watts! One of the people who makes the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Annual Children Appeal Carol Concert so special.

Doug Watts is the Musical Director of Bristol Show Choir, who perform each year alongside Blackbird Early Years Music Children’s Choir, led by the wonderful Helen Reid. Both choirs generously donate their time and talent to support the event, filling the beautiful St George’s Bristol with festive music and community spirit.

We asked Doug why the Carol Concert is close to his heart...

“We at Bristol Show Choir and Blackbird Children's Choir are so proud to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal. It’s such an important charity for the city, helping young people right here in our own community. The Christmas Carol Concert at St George’s is always a highlight of the year. The atmosphere is magical, the acoustics are second to none, and for many of our youngest singers (some as young as four!) it’s their very first chance to perform on a stage like this. Seeing their joy while knowing the event is raising money for such a vital local cause makes it a truly special evening for everyone involved. As one of the largest and most active community choirs in the city, being part of something that brings people together for such a good cause feels incredibly special."

For more than a century, the Appeal has supported disadvantaged children and young people across Bristol, providing vouchers for food, clothing and gifts so no child is left out at Christmas. By joining us at the Carol Concert on the 3rd December, 7pm, you’ll help make that magic happen.

Tickets from just £10: https://lnkd.in/ecjsS5Rp

Please follow the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal to hear more about the charity’s work and future events.

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08/10/2025

Last chance to sign up for choir! 5 places left. Starts 16th October. All details on this page 😁

09/08/2025

Details for Choir 2025!
Thursday rehearsals will take place at St Francis Church, Southville, from 5.10-5.55, from Thursday October 16th for 6 weeks.
Lord Mayor's Concert takes place at St. George's, Bristol on Weds 3rd December.
Choir open to children from age 4-11.
It's great fun - just fill in the Google Form on this page to reserve a place. Limited spaces, which usually fill up quickly!

Wow! Lots of bookings for our choir, which starts mid October. Please do fill in the google form if you would like a pla...
09/08/2025

Wow! Lots of bookings for our choir, which starts mid October. Please do fill in the google form if you would like a place. Details and form below, on this page.

Blackbird Christmas Choir is back (in October!) 6 weeks to perfect our performance at the Lord Mayor's Christmas Concert...
06/08/2025

Blackbird Christmas Choir is back (in October!) 6 weeks to perfect our performance at the Lord Mayor's Christmas Concert! Starts Thursday October 16th, 5.10-5.55pm (please note new time)
Simply head to the Google Form to book a place!

We started work on our Christmas tunes this week, for the Lord Mayor's Charity Christmas Concert at St. George's - 'Rock...
20/10/2024

We started work on our Christmas tunes this week, for the Lord Mayor's Charity Christmas Concert at St. George's - 'Rockin' around the Christmas Tree' is a favourite so far!
You can still join us after half term, but there are just 5 spaces left.
https://bookwhen.com/blackbirdeym

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