All material is ready to use. The children love all plays we have purchased so far as it is new to them, modern and not overused. The platform is useful because we do not have to print many sheets.
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About Out of the Ark Music
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Home of the best-loved singing resources for primary schools.
For over 30 years Out of the Ark Music has been writing and releasing songs, nativities and musicals for primary school children. In 2021 we were proud to launch our subscription platform Sparkyard.
Good songs leave a lasting impression and contain huge potential to make a difference to our lives. The importance of music and the arts cannot be emphasised enough and, though often overlooked, they are a vital part of our children's education.
What began with only a tiny desk under the stairs, has grown over 30 years to become a thriving business, which now supplies over 18,000 primary schools and prep schools (not to mention nurseries, churches, theatre groups, etc!) across the UK and countless others around the world. With publishing offices and a warehouse in Middlesex, a recording studio in Sussex, 'Out Of The Ark' is reaching out to the corners of the earth with good, positive songs, that everyone will enjoy.
After 30 years and over 1,000 songs in the Out of the Ark Music catalogue, Mark and Helen are still enthusiastic about writing and are keen to develop the potential that music has in the context of education and beyond. They receive hundreds of wonderful emails and phone calls each year from those who have caught the vision and share the enthusiasm.
For over 30 years Out of the Ark Music has been writing and releasing songs, nativities and musicals for primary school children. In 2021 we were proud to launch our subscription platform Sparkyard.
Good songs leave a lasting impression and contain huge potential to make a difference to our lives. The importance of music and the arts cannot be emphasised enough and, though often overlooked, they are a vital part of our children's education.
What began with only a tiny desk under the stairs, has grown over 30 years to become a thriving business, which now supplies over 18,000 primary schools and prep schools (not to mention nurseries, churches, theatre groups, etc!) across the UK and countless others around the world. With publishing offices and a warehouse in Middlesex, a recording studio in Sussex, 'Out Of The Ark' is reaching out to the corners of the earth with good, positive songs, that everyone will enjoy.
After 30 years and over 1,000 songs in the Out of the Ark Music catalogue, Mark and Helen are still enthusiastic about writing and are keen to develop the potential that music has in the context of education and beyond. They receive hundreds of wonderful emails and phone calls each year from those who have caught the vision and share the enthusiasm.
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Out of the Ark Music, Units F1 & F2 Kingsway Business Park, Oldfield Road, Hampton, TW12 2HD, Middlesex, United Kingdom
- +44 (0) 20 8481 7200
- info@outoftheark.com
- outoftheark.com
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You offered and i paid for a next day…
You offered and i paid for a next day option which did not happen due to dispatch issues I was told
I received it 3 days later.
Love the book but was disappointed with drovery time.
June 6, 2023
Reply from Out of the Ark Music
Hi Karen,
I'm so sorry your order arrived later than expected.
There were some issues with our external dispatch team that were beyond our control - we are working with them to ensure this doesn't happen again.
If you're able to give us a call on +44 (0)20 8481 7200 or send an email to info@outoftheark.com we will of course refund the difference in delivery cost for you, as you didn't get the next day service requested.
Best wishes,
We ordered an online product
We ordered an online product, which was simple to purchase and available immediately.
May 25, 2023
Very friendly and prompt service
Sent an email late Wednesday. Paid for my order and my books dispatched first thing on Friday. What fantastic service. Lisa was such a WONDERFUL help and a cheerful person to deal with. THANK YOU !!!!!!
May 19, 2023
Unprompted review
A brilliant website for primary schools
The website is great and as a music specialist I use it in my teaching all the time. It’s great for whole school assemblies and the website is easy to navigate when searching for and purchasing new songs and materials. Being able to download the mp3 versions and sheet music is quick and easy too. I’d highly recommend it to all schools as many of the songs are well written with good quality backing and performance tracks and there’s a wide range of themes to incorporate into assemblies. I’ve also used it for nativity performances. It’s simply a brilliant resource for primary music!
April 24, 2023
Would definitely order again
Easy to order on website. Very prompt delivery. Very pleased with service
April 23, 2023
Great Service
Out of the Ark provide a great range of musicals for schools, which are easy to follow and perfom. Lisa is incredibly helpful and responded to a request I made in a matter of minutes. Such service is rare today and was fully appreciated.
Highly recommended!
May 11, 2023
Unprompted review
Out of the Ark are such experts in…
Out of the Ark are such experts in bringing music to life for children. For many years I've used them for Christmas plays like, The Bossy King, Whoopsadaisy Angel and The Sleepy Shepherd. Love the company.
April 22, 2023
Excellent experience
Excellent experience . Went over and above when I asked for sheet music and backing track for Sound the Trumpet .
Many thanks .
April 20, 2023
The coronation song was catchy
The coronation song was catchy, easy to learn and the whole school really enjoyed singing it! Many thanks... It was the best one I had come across!
April 24, 2023
Always appropriate age related songs…
Always appropriate age related songs and a great variety. Love the coronation song....thank you
April 23, 2023
I really like the Out of the Ark…
I really like the Out of the Ark resources. They are easy to purchase, download and use. However, I do find it very expensive. I wish they offered a year subscription rather than having to pay one off prices to download resources.
April 22, 2023
Reply from Out of the Ark Music
Hi Rachel,
Thanks so much for your review - we're so glad to hear you like the resources.
You'll be glad to hear that we do have a subscription platform! A Sparkyard subscription will give you access to around of our songs 1,000 songs, as well as lots of resources, co-curricular activities, a flexible music curriculum and lots more. You can find out more here: https://sparkyard.com and if you have any questions please so give our team a call!
Best wishes,
Excellent service from Sparkyard
Excellent service from Sparkyard. I had a query and left a message yesterday. It was answered quickly and efficiently this morning . They are very helpful and the songs are great- we all love the Coronation song! Music is easy to access and print.
April 26, 2023
Unprompted review
I have just phoned Out of the Ark and…
I have just phoned Out of the Ark and spoken to Lisa in customer services. I was in desperate need of a particular song for a leavers assembly. Lisa was able to search for this and send me a backing track instantly.
Wonderful service and so appreciative. Thank you
April 25, 2023
Unprompted review
Y6 Musical
I recently purchased a Y6 production to do. We haven't performed it yet but the script seems good. The extras are really useful-though you do have to pay for them-such as set backdrops to use, and suggested dance moves.
I had a query which was sorted straight away by the person on the phone who was knowledgeable and helpful.
March 27, 2023
Really good customer service .
Really good customer service .
Valuable school resources and extensions.
I have used the nativities ,songbooks,and sparkyard resource. For many years now and appreciated the free lockdown songs .
March 23, 2023
Perfect pitch and catchy melody for the…
Perfect pitch and catchy melody for the children to learn in time for the kings coronation!
March 27, 2023
A very quick response to my order
A very quick response to my order. I loved the range of resources available and will certainly use Out of the Ark Music again. Many thanks
March 20, 2023
Easy to find songs with a theme
Easy to find songs with a theme. Using songs for messy church and they are a great way to spread God's word.
March 25, 2023
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