Song Box music and movement groups in and around York

Song Box's warm friendly sessions combine singing, movement, percussion and delightful props with live music that is always responsive and interactive.

Musical play is not new. Over the centuries cultures have evolved nursery songs, rhymes, dances, games and lullabies that help children develop to their full potential. Academic research is now recognising the huge and measurable benefits of these activities to children's language, social, emotional, physical and cognative development.

“Song Box is a fantastic concept ... I am really impressed with the structure – no two sessions are the same, which is really difficult to achieve”
 - Chrissie, July 2011

The Song Box ethos:

When we make music together we listen, understand and learn to respond appropriately. These skills underpin social and emotional development and the quality of our relationships with others.

Our weekly sessions are devised for mixed age groups, playing the way families play naturally at home – all together and each at their own level. We believe mixed age sessions help children's all round development and help to share parenting skills (and our price is per family too, not per child)

“The Song Box experience has formed a very special part of my children's childhood and has been a lovely, gentle and fun experience for them. Thank you Thea for creating and maintaining Song Box for the families of York”
 - Jo (a Song box mum for 10 years) with Ailish, Evie and Daragh July 2011

Thea Jacob MA set up Song Box as an independent venture in 1994. She draws on her love of singing, life skills and continuing professional development. Thea is a member of Early Arts,
a trainer in musical play skills and a Music Leader professional. Song Box works in partnership with many other organisations using music to support personal development, community cohesion and cultural inclusion.

Find out more about:

• Song Box weekly family music groups
• Other Song Box services
• News and updates

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