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STORIES SET TO MUSIC IN SCHOOLS
Toscana Strings launched their Stories Set To Music concerts in 2018 with the aim of delivering good quality live music in schools in a fun and interactive way. In 2019 they were awarded Best Workshop Provider by Primary Music Magazine and two years later they joined forces with Laura Tye, former soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Since Laura’s retirement in 2024 Toscana Strings are delighted to be working with Laura Power, professional ballerina and a specialist in early years education.
Stories Set To Music introduce the string family and the concept of dance. The audiences are taught mimes and dance moves so they can participate during the concerts. Each concert lasts approximately 40 minutes and up to four concerts can be performed in one day. More concerts can be performed at an additional charge.
Toscana String are delighted to frequently work with Milton Keynes Music Service and Malvern Concert Club in partnership with Severn Arts. In October 2026 they will be touring North Cornwall for the second consecutive year which is funded by Sound Waves South West. Toscana Strings and Laura frequently perform these stories at public venues and at music festivals. And for the first time this summer will be performing in libraries.
Stories Set To Music are designed for children from nursery age up to year eight.
For more information about the stories that are performed please click here.
Click on the image below to watch some extracts of what a visit from Toscana Strings performing Stories Set To Music is like in schools.
"Our school was blown away by our day with Toscana strings. We are a special school and all 180 pupils were completely captivated by the music and ballerina. This will absolutely be an annual thing for our school. Thank you so much!"
"Our school were simply blown away with the experience. Enjoying Toscana Strings is an experience I’ll never forget, enjoying the music and artistry of ballet so close, so I can only imagine the experience for our children. Thank you Toscana Strings."
"Toscana recently visited my son’s school in Malvern. My son has something called Kat6a so has certain learning challenges but loves his music so much! He hasn’t stopped talking about their visit and the music they played. He absolutely loved every minute. As a mum and a musician myself I am absolutely thrilled Toscana are doing what they are doing and so very impressed! Absolutely fantastic guys and may you carry on the brilliant work you are doing. Just wow!"
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