Six schools joined together in our Secondary Celebration of Singing events this term.They were fantastic days of singing and celebrating what music has to offer, building confidence, socialising, and having fun as a whole group. The days featured choir rehearsals of songs from La La Land and the traditional South African song Shosholoza, lunchtime performances, and workshops with … Read more
BEAT Gamelan Trip
The BEAT A-Level students, KS4 Scholars and GCSE students visited the Royal College of Music this week to play the Gamelan, and to visit the museum. It was a great opportunity for the students to play something they had never played before, and to hear the different sounds and textures these instruments create. For more … Read more
BEAT Infant Music Festival Shortlisted for Excellence at 2025 Music and Drama Education Awards
We are delighted to share the exciting news that the BEAT Infant Music Festival has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Primary/Early Years category at the prestigious Music and Drama Education Awards 2025! A huge congratulations to Ros Savournin, whose dedication and passion make this incredible festival a reality year after year. Her unwavering commitment … Read more
In Memory of Dai Lewis
BEAT is saddened to announce the passing of our dearly loved former brass tutor and horn player, Dai Lewis. With nearly 40 years of dedicated service to young brass players in Barnet. Dai left an indelible mark on the community. He conducted the Barnet Youth Orchestra for 10 years alongside numerous other bands throughout his … Read more
Success – We’ve Reached Our Fundraising Goal!
We’re delighted to tell you that we’ve now reached our ambitious target and have raised almost £10,000 towards fixing our instruments. So many of our brilliant BEAT students will see and hear the difference as we use your donation to keep them even more in tune than they are already! Thank you so much for … Read more
artsdepot/BEAT Summer Holiday Music Experience 2024: A Week of Musical Fun
The artsdepot/BEAT Summer Holiday Music Experience 2024 was an exciting week of fun for young music lovers. Over four days, participants engaged in a variety of hands-on musical activities, including playing steel pans, learning DJing, mastering beatboxing, and forming their own rock and pop bands.The week was filled with creativity and enjoyment as BEAT Tutors … Read more
Belgium Tour July 2024
This summer, the Barnet Youth Wind Orchestra enjoyed a memorable five-day trip to Oostduinkerke, Belgium, filled with music, cultural experiences, and special performances. On Day 2, the orchestra participated in a sound workshop at the renowned Brugge Concertgebouw. The young musicians played Patrice Moullet’s OMNI and Erwin Stache’s Kilo Ohm. Following the workshop, they visited … Read more
Alumni Spotlight
We recently caught up with Simon Hicks to reminisce about his experience as a student with BEAT and to learn about what he’s up to now. What did you do at BEAT? I grew up attending the Barnet Schools Wind Orchestra and really enjoyed the concerts and tours that we played at. Some that I remember fondly … Read more
Help Repair BEAT Musicians Instruments!
BEAT urgently need to repair our broken and tired instruments. Many BEAT students can’t afford the cost of a new instrument and can hire them for free, but it is these that need repairing most urgently due to continued shared use, not to mention the wear and tear of those that are used year after … Read more
🎶 Save the Date: April 1st, 2025! 🎶
We’re thrilled to announce the most anticipated Barnet Education Arts Trust concert, taking place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall! Photo by Cora Beattie Get ready for an unforgettable evening, where the stage will be ignited by the incredible talent of over 1300 Barnet young musicians. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us … Read more