Polly Ives is one of the UK’s leading music educationalists with a varied portfolio as a concert presenter, narrator, promoter, workshop leader, trainer and cellist.
"The concert featured storytelling and projected illustrations... with musician Polly Ives doing a tremendous job of leading audience participation in singing and dancing over the course of the witty and inventive hour-long show. As for my own seven and five-year-old who were enchanted by the show, one rated it ‘ten thumbs up’ and the other gave it ‘1,000 out of 10’."
- Yorkshire Post
“Calm, capable, courageous, friendly yet commanding, Polly Ives narrates the tale with her customary mastery, warmth and enthusiasm”… “Captivating and engaging”.
— Eileen Caiger Gray, Doncaster Today
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Song Share – Polly is so inspirational! I love the fact that education is at the heart of everything you do, and having a language, physical and social development focus for each song is really helpful.”
— Workshop attendee
“I loved the way that Polly was able to engage all of the children without them realising so they lost any self-consciousness which was key to them absorbing what was going on.”
— Parent
Polly’s work
Concert Presenter
Polly presents children’s concerts in internationally renowned venues around the UK with some of the country’s leading orchestras, ensembles and soloists.
Workshop Leader and Trainer
Polly is a highly experienced children’s workshop leader presenting bespoke projects with arts providers, Music Hubs and festivals. She also devises, manages and delivers training days, inset sessions and conferences.
Cellist and Teacher
Polly regularly performs with ensembles, orchestras and bands, and has taught and coached both cello and piano for over 10 years.
Concerteenies
Polly Ives is the Founder and Director of Concerteenies, an innovative music programme for 0-5 year olds and their communities.
