Happy new year to all our customers and friends around the world. Thank you for your continued support. Here in the UK, we have sadly returned to national lockdown restrictions. As such, several areas of our business operations will be slightly affected moving forwards:
This article was originally created last November. Since then the Coronavirus situation has changed in various ways for all our worldwide customers. Some have seen situations improve, some have seen things get worse. But one thing is certain, it would be foolish for us to not anticipate any further Covid disruption for planned Christmas performances around the world during 2021. Nevertheless, we still believe that whether schools are open or not, with plenty of technological / video / streaming options available, and with Covid advice sheets included with all our publications, there’s no need to let Covid put a stop to your school’s Christmas performance.
While many of our competitors are stuck with publications that may be suitable for only one type of setting, we’re confident that most of our Christmas performances will suit almost ANY situation.
VIEW OUR FULL RANGE OF CHRISTMAS MUSICALS & NATIVITY PLAYS
What’s the difference? Some of our competitors have just one single script included with each of their publications, with no editing allowed. This means that it might only be suitable for small casts or might only be suitable for one specific age-range, which can be very limiting. However, most of our publications are super-flexible with as many as five script variations included! And we always include fully editable scripts, so you can quickly make any changes you want to help adapt the script to suit your specific requirements.
And with regularly updated ‘Covid advice sheets’ included with every publication, you have even more detailed suggestions for ways to make your performance as safe as possible.
So, rather than us sharing what we think you should do (because every school setting is completely different) here are several case-studies from customers who spoke to us last year about their planned approaches towards their 2020 Christmas performances:
Thank you to all our customers around the world, for your continued support during this global coronavirus pandemic. We are still seeing a strong desire from our regular customers around the world to continue with their Christmas performances, in as normal a way as possible, but with appropriate Coronavirus mitigations in place. With this in mind, we have included a detailed Coronavirus Advice Sheet with every one of our publications, to help you make your performances as safe as possible. This advice sheet has been updated again within the last few weeks.
In addition, several areas of our business operations continue to be slightly affected moving forwards:
Any Leavers Assembly 2020 could be problematic for schools, but we think ‘Zooming On’ offers a perfect, socially distanced solution.
This assembly pack has now been almost completely transformed since it was first released several years ago. As well as the new lyric videos, it also contains remixed MP3 vocal and backing tracks. Plus, a new longer script, updated sheet music, songsheet, PowerPoints and artwork.
But with the current Coronavirus pandemic, many schools are wondering if, when and how they can still hold any type of Leavers Assembly during 2020. We believe that Zooming On provides a great solution. You can read the script out, with no acting, and no need for any of the pupils to get close to each other. You can perform the songs as solos, rather than group singing (which appears to be frowned on at the moment).
And what about the audience? Well if you are unable to perform outdoors to a socially distanced audience, then why not record your performance and put the video on your school website or YouTube channel. Remember to password protect it so that only pupils, staff and families from your school can see it. If not, then you may be in breach of copyright laws. If you need any help with this, then we’re very happy to offer assistance.
Please note that if you would like to use these assemblies lyric videos free of logos, or if you want backing track versions of the same videos, then you can purchase the ‘Songs 4 Assemblies KS2’ Download Pack HERE. This pack also contains PowerPoints, sheet music, and assembly content (stories / activities / prayers) for all 10 songs. (more…)
I wrote this song as a fun tribute to all the wonderful, hardworking teachers around the world 16 years ago. But now, on ThankATeacher Day 2020, it seems more relevant and appropriate than ever before. So… we have created a new lyric video and have made it available for you to use in your school for FREE. Just click on the above image to visit our YouTube channel. (more…)
We’ve been busy creating brand new lyric videos for every track in our ‘Mothers Day Assembly Collection‘, just in time for Mother’s Day this Sunday in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and most other countries. (Sorry we missed it all being ready for UK and Ireland’s mother’s day a few weeks back).
Because of the Coronavirus lockdown affecting almost every nation, we have made full length versions of all these videos available for FREE. We hope you enjoy using them. And for our customers in the UK and Ireland, they’re still worth a look, just for the cuteness value! All the links are below.
Happy Mother’s Day! (more…)
Usually by now, most UK schools would have closed for the Easter break. But with the Covid-19 pandemic, no one is doing ‘usually’ anymore, and we now have the strange situation where schools are continuing to operate throughout the Easter holidays, opening their doors for vulnerable children and the children of key workers. So, as a small gesture to all the hard-working school staff out there, we wanted to offer some of our Easter songs for free, for all of these schools to use over the Easter period. (more…)
Over the next few weeks Spring is due to arrive here in the UK (honestly). In two weekend’s time, it’s Mothering Sunday, then the following weekend the clocks go forward, marking the start of British Summer Time. The following Sunday it’s Palm Sunday and the week after that is Easter. Spring is definitely about to be sprung.
To help get your children in a Spring music mood, we have one Early Years Spring music title that covers all these events, ‘Our First Spring’. Enjoy singing the six Spring songs or use the included script to stage a simple Spring musical. It can also be used for Mother’s Day or Easter.
‘Our First Spring’ tells the story of a newly hatched chick searching for her mother. On her journey she comes across many signs of Spring including other friendly new-born animals and a not so friendly big bad wolf!
It contains 6 super-easy songs, all based on nursery rhymes or familiar tunes. Plus, you get all the backing music tracks so there’s no need for a pianist. You also receive PowerPoints, character masks, sheet music and lots of extra resources! And it’s easy enough to rehearse and stage in just a day or two.
Little Donkey has never let anyone ride him before and he’s worried because he’ll have to carry an actual person very soon.
As his mother tries to reassure him, two men called James and John suddenly arrive to take the donkey to see someone called Jesus! Little Donkey is about to be thrown in the deep end as he carries Jesus into Jerusalem on the very first Palm Sunday!
The Donkey’s Tale contains 6 catchy songs, along with all the backing music tracks so there’s no need for a pianist. You also receive TWO time-saving scripts, play script and narrators script, both fully editable. Plus, you get PowerPoint scenery, PowerPoint song words, sheet music and plenty of free added resources.
Both scripts have been re-written and re-formatted with additional / enhanced parts. For example, there is now one extra line for each of the disciples. The ‘Production Notes’ document has also been edited with new additional staging ideas and suggestions. PowerPoints, Sheet Music and song sheet have all been reformatted. Customers who have previously purchased the old version, can download the new version for free. Please contact us for details.
DESCRIPTION: This simple musical retells the biblical Easter story in a sensitive, child friendly way, with catchy songs and an easy-to-use script.
WHAT’S NEW? The updated version has a new longer script, which has also been reformatted making it easier to use. We’ve also updated the production notes (staging advice) document, with lots of new ideas. And we’ve completely changed the PowerPoint scenery file, with all new images. (more…)
‘Cool Carols’ is a fast, flexible, nativity play musical. Two traditional rhyming nativity scripts (one a play script, one a narrated script), have been mixed with nine traditional carols and two new songs, all of which have a 21st century sound. This superb combination allows you to easily produce the perfect nativity production that will be a hit with kids and parents. It comes with vocal tracks sung by an eleven-year-old, backing tracks, editable scripts, PowerPoint scenery, PowerPoint song words, sheet music, staging advice and more.
Our Christmas musical: ‘Christmas Around The World’ has changed a lot. Every audio track has been lovingly remixed and remastered. The final song now has an extra new verse. Both scripts have been slightly rewritten. Both are now longer, whilst most individual lines have been shortened, making them easier for children to learn. The Production Notes document has been altered with even more staging advice, extra song ideas, new ways to involve songs from even more countries, and alternative scene suggestions. The PowerPoint Scenery file has all new images. Other PowerPoints, songsheet and sheet music have all been reformatted.
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H is for harvest, A is for autumn, R is for reaping… etc… This ingenious harvest time assembly resource ‘does what it says on the tin’. It includes two clever scripts and seven simple songs, as well as song sheet, sheet music, PowerPoints and more. And it’s all available on CD, or instant download. (more…)
Currently, all our products are available in one of two ways: Multipurpose CDs or Instant Downloads. But very soon, there will be just one main option for all customers: ‘Instant Online Access’. Allowing you to stream everything you need instantly, from any device. Audio CDs will still be sold as optional extras, but the Multipurpose CD option will go. (more…)
Our bestselling assembly title, ‘Journey On’ contains 4 catchy leavers’ songs with vocal and backing tracks. It also comes with an editable assembly script containing parts for dozens of children. Plus ideas, readings and a funny play titled ‘Honey I Grew Down The Kid!’ You also get added extras like sound effects, PowerPoints, sheet music and more. This is a great value assembly package, with everything you need to make your leavers’ assembly extra special!
The new improved version has a slightly longer script, with additional staging advice. All vocal and backing tracks have been remixed and remastered. We’ve also completely changed the PowerPoint files, with new options available.
For more information, or to buy now, please visit the ‘Journey On’ page.
Our most recent Leavers’ Assembly, Zooming On, contains 4 of our most popular assembly songs. It includes vocal and backing tracks. Plus an editable, ready-to-use assembly script with lots of parts. The script contains a fun story, lessons, reading, prayer and more. In addition, you’ll receive accompanying PowerPoint presentations, printable sheet music and songsheet. This leavers’ assembly is so easy-to-use that you’ll zoom through your preparations and rehearsals.
The new updated version has a slightly longer script, with a new story section. We’ve also upgraded the PowerPoint files.
For more information, or to buy now, please visit the ‘Zooming On’ page.
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As we move towards launching our brand new website, over the coming months we’ll be shifting some existing website content over to our Blog pages. First of all, here is information from our ‘supported charities’ page:Learn2soar Music aims to make regular annual donations to a number of charities and has done so for the 20 or so years that we’ve been in business. We have donated to many charities over that time, but they all have one thing in common. All the charities we give to, support or aid children in some way. A selection of charities we have donated to in the past are included in the list below.
Please note that in general we only support a select group of nationally / internationally recognised charities with longstanding reputations, that we have approached, not the other way round. We have provided support both financially and through free work. However, we do not provide any of our publications for free, or for any reduced price just because the buyer represents a charity of some sort. Furthermore, we do not donate to charities that engage in any kind of cold-calling techniques.
Here then is the list of some of the charities we have supported over the years:
The main reason we are suspending this service is that currently there appears to be very little demand for our school workshops, due to school budgets being slashed over the last decade.
When we started providing workshops in 2003, we were delivering up to 100 events a year. But from around 2009 onwards we saw a steady decline. It has reached the point where we’re now receiving just two or three booking requests a year. Therefore, it’s no longer financially viable to keep them going. (more…)
As we’re heading towards the Christmas holidays, we wanted to take the time to thank all our loyal customers for yet another fantastic year. We hope that all your Christmas musicals and Nativity plays have gone without a hitch. If you have a spare few minutes, we’d be grateful to hear any feedback, reviews, comments or ideas that you have to offer. (more…)
In September we looked at our Number 1 best seller ‘Our First Nativity‘. Then in October we looked at ‘C-H-R… Spells Christmas’, both the Infant and Junior versions, which are at numbers 2 and 3 in our list. This month we’re going to revisit our original alphabet nativity play and our all-time number 4 best seller, ‘The ABC Nativity‘.
Following on from Learn2soar’s early success with C-H-R… Spells Christmas, which told the Nativity story using the nine letters to spell the word Christmas, the writer Stuart Ross wanted to take the idea a step further and create a full alphabet nativity play, using every letter of the alphabet to tell the biblical story of the birth of Jesus.
After a few years planning, 2007 saw the release of ‘The ABC Nativity’. It was an instant hit, selling hundreds of copies in just the first few days. It was advertised as being suitable for ages 3-7, but over the years we’ve seen it successfully used by all ages from 2-11. A later alphabet nativity version for older children was released through 2013’s ‘Christmas Play in One Day’. But ‘The ABC Nativity’ still remains the most popular alphabet nativity play around.
Following the tried and trusted formula of Learn2soar’s other successful Early Years nativities, the eight songs featured in ‘The ABC Nativity’ are based on familiar tunes. The script is ingenious, not just with its alphabet nativity content, but also with its clever rhymes, making the entire musical very easy to learn and perform. (more…)
Number two on the list is C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S Spells Christmas for Infants (ages 3 to 7). Then at number three it’s C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S Spells Christmas for Juniors (ages 7 to 11+).
The Infant version was one of Learn2soar Music’s first publications, written in 2003. From then, until 2011’s ‘Our First Nativity’ was published, it was consistently our best-selling item. In a similar way to ‘Our First Nativity’, the genius of ‘C-H-R… Spells Christmas’ is in its utter simplicity. The performance consists of little more than nine different, simple, catchy songs, for the nine letters that spell the word ‘Christmas’, that all come together to tell the biblical Nativity story. (more…)
Published in 2011, Our First Nativity quickly rocketed to the top of our list of best sellers. Its total sales are over 50% higher than any other item we’ve ever sold. (Although ‘Our First Nativity TWO‘ is quickly gaining ground on it). So why is ‘Our First Nativity’ our best-selling nativity play?
At the time it was written ‘Our First Nativity’ seemed to fill a real gap in the market. A basic nativity play that was genuinely suitable for the very youngest of children. Over the years we’ve heard more than a few pre-school establishments say to us, that while they’ve enjoyed the traditional favourites from some of our competitors like ‘It’s A Baby’, ‘Whoops-A-Daisy Angel’ and ‘The Wriggly Nativity’… there’s nothing that hits the mark like ‘Our First Nativity’. Indeed, some of the customer quotes at the foot of this blog come from pre-school workers who now ritualistically repeat this best-selling nativity play year after year after year.
Firstly, young children find the songs extremely easy to learn, because each tune is based on a familiar nursery rhyme. Secondly, the two included scripts are ridiculously simple. And finally, all the added extras like PowerPoints and detailed staging advice, simply provide the icing on the cake.
But one of the most remarkable things about ‘Our First Nativity’ was the speed at which it came about. The writer of ‘Our First Nativity’ Stuart Ross told us…
As it’s nearly time to start planning for all those harvest assemblies and harvest / thanksgiving services, we wanted to take a look back at ‘The Little Black Cloud‘.
This always popular mini musical is one of the shortest, simplest performances that we’ve ever published. The Little Black Cloud was written in 2002 and eventually published in September 2004. It was actually designed purely as a harvest musical, to be used in UK schools. However, since then it has been performed all around the world, at all times of the year. (more…)
Over the next few weeks schools across the UK will be closing for the summer and saying goodbye to their oldest pupils, as they move on to the next stage of their education. We’re sure that as usual there will be many teachers trying to scramble together a last-minute Leavers’ Assembly performance. So, to help all these teachers out and save a lot of time, we thought we’d focus some attention on our best-selling assembly product: ‘Journey On Leavers’ Assembly’.
Originally published in 2009, Journey On has gone on to become our best-selling assembly title We believe that the main reasons for its enduring popularity are down to the very catchy, rock-based songs, along with a genuinely hilarious play script (Honey I Grew Down The Kid) which has now been performed in hundreds of schools across the country. We’ve also heard anecdotes about it being widely recommended through word of mouth and on various teachers forums. (more…)
Yesterday I had a 5 hour operation on my left foot to correct an issue with my heel bone. Unfortunately, the operation involved severing and then re-attaching my achilles tendon (ouch). The operation went very well and the surgeon expects me to make a full recovery, in time. However, it will be a few months before I’m able to walk unaided and I’ve been warned that complete recovery could take up to a year.
Please be assured that whilst I’m recuperating, the day-to-day operations of Learn2soar Music will continue unaffected. I have a great team of people working for me who I have great confidence in. (more…)
This easy-to-use CD / Download also comes with printable masks, song sheets, sheet music, PowerPoints and more.
Here’s what some of our customers have said about it:
Used It So Much
“A few years ago, we went to buy three of your general assembly packs, but then realised that for not much more we could buy your “101 assembly songs” 15 CD pack, which is staggeringly good value for money. Anyway, this Cd was included, and it was something we hadn’t looked at before buying from you. But over the last few years it’s probably the one CD that we’ve used the most. Great songs, great assembly content. The children love singing the songs and always ask for them again and again, even when Easter is long gone! Well done.”
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This collection of Mothers Day songs and Mothers Day talks / performance scripts, is perfect for your Mothers Day celebrations in school or church. It contains 6 superb Mothers Day songs for all ages, with the usual vocal tracks and backing tracks. It also includes 3 time saving, editable scripts, containing ideas, stories, plays, activities, readings, prayers and more.
All in all, this is a truly fantastic CD which over the years has become one of our best sellers. It contains everything you need to make your Mothers Day celebration or Mothers Day service extra special!
Here are some quotes from customer who have already used it: (more…)
Happy New Year from everyone at Learn2soar Music. We hope you all had a great Christmas break. Please remember to fill us in on how all your festive performances went. We’d love to hear your opinion.
In other news, we’ve decided to keep our prices on hold for another 6 months at least. We still believe that we have the lowest prices for the particular type of products that we offer. If you find another company offering all that we do for less than us, please let us know. We refuse to be beaten on price.
We have lots of plans for the coming year which we’re looking forward to sharing with you as the months go on. 2017 is going to be a great year!
