Nursery Programme
If you would like to book one of these programmes please complete the online booking form.
Ensemble Concerts
These lively concerts, given by groups of musicians from the Ulster Orchestra, include great pieces of classical and contemporary music along with plenty of audience participation. Select any of the Ulster Orchestra’s ensembles to visit your school or community group.
See list on Ulster Orchestra website.
For further details contact the Ulster Orchestra Education Department on 028 9068 9065 or 028 9068 9066.
Duration: 1 hour
Creative Music Projects
Creative music projects encourage active participation and experimentation in the creation of music and are designed to fulfil the requirements of the National Curriculum. One or more workshop sessions may also culminate in a final performance for school, friends and family. The workshops explore pitch, rhythm, texture, timbre and form, and can be adapted to suit all levels from primary to post-primary. All Creative Music Projects start from £85 plus travel outside Belfast. The price will increase depending on the chosen programme and the number of players involved.
For more information regarding price, please contact the Education Department. Tel: 028 9068 9065 or 028 9068 9066
All that Jazz
Join Richard Ashmore, Steve Barnett & Mark Robinson - trombone, keyboard & percussion - to explore the world of jazz; we'll get you In the Mood to join in, play along and improvise with us!
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: Unlimited
Animal Magic
Join Richard Ashmore & Steve Barnett - trombone, keyboard & percussion - on a musical journey from your local pet shop, through the Jungles of Africa and on to Madagascar to visit all your favourite animal friends.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: Unlimited
Big Bad Bass
Big Bad Bass, the orchestra’s double bass trio, has a nautical flavor this year, so come and meet our fihy friends, take to the high seas and hear the mystery instrument. Helen Glynn, Michele Strong & Ricky Matson present an hour of music fun for little 'land lubbers'.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 150
Christmas Extravaganza!
Everyone gets involved with this celebration of Christmas - Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman and Father Christmas all put in guest appearances with Richard Ashmore & Steve Barnett - trombone & keyboard - to make us feel as if we're Walking in the Air!
Duration: 1 hour
Max No: Unlimited
Cartoon Capers
Following on from their successful workshops, Paul Young and Patrick McCarthy, principal trumpets of the Ulster Orchestra, take you on an interactive journey as they introduce Bugs Bunny, The Pink Panther, Tom & Jerry and many other cartoon favourites.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 250
Birds & Beasts
Phoenix Flute and Harp Duo present Birds & Beasts, a lively interactive programme for Primary and Nursery Schools. Libby Bennett and Audrey Douglas have devised two exciting and stimulating programmes in which pupils are involved in performing, creating and listening to music. All instruments are provided and a song is sent to schools before the concert. Ideas for creative work following the performance are suggested in notes for teachers.
Nursery/KS1: 45-minute programme includes a musical story about Nellie the elephant's journey back to the jungle.
KS2: In this one hour programme, pupils create ‘sound pictures' to illustrate an ancient Irish story.
Max. No: Nursery - 50 KS1 & KS2 - 100
Pied Piper
Libby Bennett & Gareth Hopkins – piccolo & double bass – tell the story of the Pied Piper and introduce the concepts of tempo, pitch and dynamics.
Duration: 40 minutes
Max. No: 100
The Beach Party
Mark Robinson, Patrick McCarthy, Helen Glynn & Ricky Matson - percussion, trumpet, accordion & bass guitar - bring out the sunshine with the music of Latin America. After some fun workshops, the children join the quartet to party. Dressing up is essential!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Max. No: 150
The Wheels on the Bus
Take a fun-filled trip with Richard Ashmore and Steve Barnett – trombone and keyboard – on their musical bus, featuring many favourite cartoon friends.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: Unlimited
Wee Folk
This interactive workshop is a fun-filled introduction to traditional instruments and music. Using games and story-telling, it introduces instruments such as fiddles, guitar, highland pipes, bodhrans, bones and tin whistles.
Duration: 45 minutes
Max. No: 100