Ocarinas are a very ancient instrument, dating back some 12,000 years. Modern versions are now made of plastic and are great as a first woodwind instrument for primary school pupils.

 Ideally suited to year 1,2 or 3, the ocarinas used by Kirsty have just 4 holes with no tricky thumb holes on the back. The fingering system is easy to remember with Kirsty's mnemonics! Kirsty has developed a smartboard resource which takes children right from their first note to fully harmonised 4 part pieces. Pieces include pop, folk, original melodies and compositions to be completed by the pupils themselves.

She has had great success with year 2 children, even getting a class group through to the finals of the Music for Youth Festival at Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Currently available to primary schools as a wider opportunities programme. Email for more details Kirstybody@btinternet.com