Rumpus is an exciting new choir led by singer and professional choir teacher Ellie Rusbridge.
Learning a range of songs from across the world, the choir will challenge and inspire, developing the fundamentals of musicianship, with lots of games and opportunities to read music.
The choir is suitable for children in Yrs 6 - Yrs 1 with limited spaces for each age group.
School pick-up available from Bishop Road and St Bonaventure's Primary Schools.
Ofsted registered.
PERFORMANCES
There are opportunities for all children to perform. Recent venues include the SS Great Britain and St Mary Redcliffe.
Join us for our summer celebration performance at The Ardagh 'Friday Food on the Green' on the 17th of July.
ABOUT US
Ellie Rusbridge has over ten years experience making music and theatre with children from KS1 to A-Level.
She currently co-leads the Bristol Beacon’s Bristol Youth Choir and brings a wealth of musical experience, having composed music for several theatre productions and performed extensively as a singer.
Elaine Hosie has experience running afterschool activities, being one half of Artlings - popular afterschool art workshops held at the Quaker Meeting Hall on Gloucester Road.
We are DBS checked, paediatric first-aid trained and registered with Ofsted. Payment via the tax-free childcare scheme is accepted.
BOOK - SEPT 2026
September 2026 bookings now open!
To book a space or express interest, please fill out the booking form below.
If you have any questions, please get in touch:
TAX-FREE CHILDCARE
We can accept payment via the government tax-free childcare scheme.
Ofsted Registered:
Setting Reference Number: 2842036
'Arts Afterschool - Horfield'
WHEN
Monday 3:50* - 4:50 pm
or
Wednesday 3:50* - 4:50pm
*We also have the option of school pick-up from Bishop Road and St Bonaventures Primary Schools.
WHERE
160a Gloucester Road, BS7 8NT
We meet at the beautiful Baptist Church Hall, which has lots of natural light.
N.B. We are not affiliated with the church. We will learn a range of songs and styles from around the world.
COST PER SESSION
£8.75 Drop-off, no snack
£10.75 Drop-off with snack
£15.00 School pick-up with snack
Snack is a choice of sandwich and a range of fruit.
BENEFITS
Group singing has so many benefits;
building musicality, happiness and confidence.
The Sing Up Foundation summarises the wide-ranging benefits it has on children's mental and physical health here.