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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Second week of school and we already have students reading scripts, inferring character moods and singing at the top of their lungs! The S!ngchronize sing-along feature is a HUGE time-saver for us old... See more
We use Out of the Ark every year for our Junior School productions. The scripts are so accessible for the age group we're working with (9-10 year olds) and everybody (students and teachers) just falls... See more
Quick delivery and speedy service Unfortunately the book and CD was sent through the post in a paper envelope leading to water damage on the book. Out of the Ark dealt with things well and refunde... See more
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About Out of the Ark Music
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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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Songs are great
Songs are great. Dropped a couple of stars due to the cost, very expensive for just a few songs!

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Great service!
Easy to navigate website and easy to organise invoice payment. Scripts etc. once ordered were easy to access. The range of documents is helpful too, allowing us to modify the performances to suit our needs.
Songs are easy to learn with repetitive…
Songs are easy to learn with repetitive lyrics and melodies. The children respond really well to them. The themes of the plays are relevant and current.
Helpful assembly
I had to create an assembly about the Stoneage for Year 3 and Out of the Ark provided me with one already made, including the songs and at a very reasonable price. Also I was able to receive everything online which is great as I live in Spain.
Thank you.
Easy to navigate website
Easy to navigate website. Help on hand if needed. Prompt delivery of goods. Thank you
I rang the lady who run the customer…
I rang the lady who runs the customer service and she went out of her way to help me and she was so professional but also extremely friendly.
We love Out of the Ark Music!
We love Out of the Ark Music for our EYFS and KS1 Nativities. They are fun, engaging and the songs are always great!
Very helpful staff and quick service
You are an incredible company
You are an incredible company. Your music is so accessible to children. I've used your resources for 20 + years. Im not teaching formally any more but still need your great music for various singing things I still do. Thankyoux
Wonderful songs and fantastic customer service!
I love the quality and range of resources available from Out of the Ark (and now Sparkyard) and have enjoyed using the songs as a Music Coordinator, class teacher and as a parent over many years. It is great to know that there will always be a song for me to use with choir for a performance or with a class learning about shapes in maths, or the Victorians in history... There is always excellent customer service whenever I have had reason to call - the staff are understanding and go above and beyond to help.
Very helpful in changing the order
Quick and easy to order
I had access on line to the material…
I had access on line to the material almost immediately . However I haven't received the hard copy yet despite paying the customs charges on it. i realise this may be a post office issue
Great service
Wide range of products to suit settings and great service. Very easy to access online content and physical resources were delivered very quickly.
Excellent music for schools
I've been using Out Of The Ark songs at our school for years and we really enjoy them, and love the fact they have backtracks which are really professionally done using excellent musicians
I love the fact that I can use the…
I love the fact that I can use the songs over and over for my classes as well. The Christmas shows are easy, and the parents love them so far. I do find each Musical a little expensive, as I normally have to buy two shows to have enough songs for an event. The schools also do not have much money in the current economic climate. So I am paying for everything. However, I love the website! Keep it up! The only thing I miss is a proper choir section with challenging two- and three-part songs for my choir.
Very Satisfied Customer
Very Satisfied Customer
I have had dealings with Out of the Ark for several years and have always found them extremely helpful and efficient. This year (2023) I ordered a nativity book with CDS and, as usual, this arrived promptly and well wrapped. The best thing of all is the music which children (and adults!) absolutely love.
Purchase error
When I accidentally selected 2 of the same nativity to purchase you contacted me, on the same day, to let me know of my mistake. You were then able to organise a refund immediately so that I only had the one copy. This made my life so much easier as I didn't have to track down a customer services contact and I was able to email a real person to get things sorted out quickly. Thank you.
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