Here are some suggestions to help you plan your school song.
Involve students, staff, parents and carers by asking them to consider some of the following:

• Use your school motto or creed as a good starting point.
• Examine the ethos or mission statement of your school.
• Identify what is unique or distinctive about your school.
• Consider the school environment and the surrounding landscape e.g. suburban, rural, semi-industrial, seaside, hills, city etc. and what impact this has on the school.
• Think about any unusual, humorous or dramatic events that have occurred.
• Reflect on the changes that have taken place since the school began.
• Take note of any historical events that shaped the school or local area.
• Identify students (past and present) who have achieved recognition in the community for their talents or good works.
• Consider the various cultural backgrounds of the students.
• Articulate your hopes for what your school community may achieve in the future.
• Brainstorm to uncover any other ideas.

A school song is most effective when it contains a strong central theme or concept and one or two secondary ideas. Once you have gathered suggestions I will work with you to identify these key aspects. The process then is as follows:

1. I begin crafting the lyrics
2. I send you a draft of the lyrics for feedback and approval
3. I compose music for those lyrics
4. I deliver the finished song. This includes sheet music, a backing track and a demo recording.

Have fun!

Glyn Lehmann B.A. Performing Arts – Music
email: glyn@our-school-song.com
web: our-school-song.com