Wider Opportunities is a programme aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, giving all pupils an opportunity to play an instrument and experience making music in an ensemble.

The aims of these programmes are to:

• inspire and develop a performance orientated focus on music
• develop the basic skills that underpin the learning of all forms of music
• stimulate interest and ability in music through a broad range of repertoire appropriate to KS2 pupils
• raise the profile of and increase the participation in curricular and extra curricular music
•  support the professional development of primary school teachers

The benefits for pupils have been:

• increased concentration, self discipline and self esteem
• improvements in behaviour of the pupils engaged on the programmes
• increased participation in music
• pupils and parents make more informed choices about learning to play an instrument