Music and Performance That Help Children Flourish

Award-winning children’s musicals that build empathy, confidence, and connection through the joy of performance.
By composer and teacher Jan Stroud Performed worldwide in schools for over 25 years

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Lullaby of the Tides

A global, multi-media project to celebrate 20 years of Rainmaker. 
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  • Rainmaker

    The playwright has created a truly inspiring project that allows the most gifted performers to shine whilst at the same time challenging a large cast to dance to enchanting music packed with beautifully uplifting feel-good vibes

    Ed Cousens, Westbourne House
    School, Chichester

  • The Selfish Giant

    The most amazing project! Our performers will remember their performance for the rest of their lives. Your music empowers people to perform way beyond expectations. Thank you

    Jill Larner, Head of Hampshire Music Service

  • The Happy Prince

    What an achievement. Oscar Wilde would have loved it!

    Sir Michael Morpurgo

Music and Performance

In today’s schools, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence, and sense of belonging is no longer optional — it is central to learning. Music and performance give children a voice. They develop empathy, resilience, teamwork, and self-expression in ways few other disciplines can. When children perform together, they learn to listen, collaborate, take creative risks, and feel seen.

 

Composer Jan Stroud

Composer and former teacher Jan Stroud has spent her career creating music that places children’s emotional, social, and creative development at its heart. Her work is used by schools worldwide to create performances that are musically satisfying, educationally meaningful, and deeply memorable. They place children at the centre of powerful shared stories, combining musical quality with educational purpose.