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.

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