Rhythm. Culture. Performance.
Curriculum-aligned music programs for primary schools across NSW
Music should be more than theory — it should be experienced.
At Barkho Production Services, we deliver hands-on percussion programs that engage students through rhythm, performance, and cultural exploration.
Designed to align with the NSW Creative Arts syllabus, our sessions combine energy, structure, and real musical outcomes.
What Students Experience
PERFORM
Students play percussion instruments in a structured, ensemble setting
CREATE
Students build their own rhythms and compositions
LISTEN
Students develop aural skills and respond to different musical styles
Program Breakdown
Rhythm, Culture & Percussion
Our core program is built in stages:
Bucket Drumming Foundations
Develop pulse, rhythm, coordination, and group timing
World Percussion
Introduce authentic instruments including djembe and darbuka
Performance & Composition
Students create and perform structured musical pieces
Music Beyond the Classroom
Students explore music as a cultural and social practice, learning how rhythm is used in:
African drumming traditions
Middle Eastern music
Celebrations, dance, and community events
This builds cultural awareness, creativity, and deeper engagement with music.
Lesson Option Overviews
Programs are delivered in structured formats designed to suit your school’s timetable, cohort size, and learning objectives, while ensuring a high-quality, hands-on experience for all students.
Each option provides a different level of depth, allowing schools to choose between an introduction, a short-term program, or a more comprehensive learning pathway.
Taster Session (1 Hour)
A single-session incursion designed to introduce students to the program and assess suitability for your school.
This session focuses on:
High engagement through hands-on percussion
Basic rhythm and group playing
Immediate participation using accessible instruments
Ideal for:
Trialling the program
Introducing students to music in an engaging format
Allowing staff to observe student response and program fit
10 Week Program (1 School Term)
A structured, short-term program delivering a condensed introduction to rhythm, ensemble playing, and performance.
Students progress through:
Bucket Drumming Foundations (5 weeks)
Pulse, rhythm, coordination, and group timingIntroduction to World Percussion (5 weeks)
Basic techniques on djembe, including tone development and simple patterns
Focus areas include:
Performing in an ensemble
Listening and coordination
Basic composition and structure
This format is ideal for schools looking to implement a consistent, engaging music program within a single term.
20 Week Program (1 School Semester)
A comprehensive program designed for deeper learning, skill development, and performance outcomes.
Students progress through:
Foundational rhythm and percussion
World percussion techniques and cultural context
Structured composition and ensemble performance
Introduction to music theory concepts, including:
Rhythm reading
Pattern recognition
Musical structure
This extended format allows for:
Strong skill progression
Greater musical understanding
End-of-term or showcase performances
All programs are delivered using real instruments and are aligned with the NSW Creative Arts syllabus, ensuring students are engaged while meeting curriculum outcomes.
Sessions are delivered in structured groups to maintain quality, participation, and effective learning outcomes.
Enquire now to discuss availability, class structure, and how the program can be tailored to suit your school.
Performance Outcome
Real Performance Outcomes
Programs can culminate in:
School assemblies
Class showcases
End-of-term performances
Students gain confidence, teamwork skills, and a strong sense of achievement.
Meet Ash Barkho
Audio engineer, educator, and professional percussionist.
Ash brings a unique combination of real-world industry experience and classroom teaching practice, delivering music programs that are both highly engaging and curriculum-aligned.
With a background in live sound, studio production, and performance, Ash has worked across a wide range of musical environments — from professional events and recordings to structured education settings.
His approach to teaching focuses on:
Practical, hands-on learning
Clear progression and structure
Building confidence through performance
Connecting music to culture and real-world application
Having also worked within schools, Ash understands the importance of:
Aligning with the NSW syllabus
Maintaining strong classroom management
Delivering measurable learning outcomes
Each session is designed to balance energy and engagement with educational purpose, ensuring students are not only enjoying the experience, but actively developing musical skills.
Working With Barkho Production Services Means:
A structured, reliable program delivery
Clear communication with staff
Minimal disruption to school operations
A professional standard of teaching and presentation
Ash’s goal is simple:
to deliver music programs that students remember — and schools value.
Why Schools Choose This Program
✔ NSW syllabus aligned
✔ High student engagement
✔ Structured learning outcomes
✔ Cultural integration
✔ Performance-based results
