AS/A-Level Programme
If you would like to book one of these programmes please complete the online booking form.
Meet a player from the Ulster Orchestra and learn about the Orchestra in an informal and entertaining way. An Ulster Orchestra player will visit the classroom to demonstrate his/her instrument and talk about what life is like as a professional orchestral musician.
Duration: 45 minutes
Max. No: 35
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 £80 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
AS Music Workshop
Ruth Bebb - violin/viola - hosts a workshop on Chamber Music, 1750-1839. The morning will be spent looking at music by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert and will include live performances by small ensembles from the Ulster Orchestra.
For further information please contact Ruth Bebb on 028 9042 4675 or 07813 321731.
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2008
Venue: Elmwood Hall at Queen's, Belfast
Duration: 10am - 1pm
Max. No: Unlimited
Cost: £3 per student (teachers free)
Electro Acoustic Workshop
Elektra – the Orchestra’s electric string quartet – explores the differences in sound production between acoustic and electric instruments, the use of effects and enhancements and the technical difficulties of using amplified sounds.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Max. No: 120
Introducing the Instruments of the Orchestra
Various Ulster Orchestra groups introduce their instruments through practical demonstrations and audience participation.
Choose from: Introducing Brass, Wind or Strings.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 100
Now that's what I call Music 1800
An entertaining introduction to popular classics given by the Ireland String Quartet (2 violins, viola & double bass).
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 150
Performance Coaching
Colin Stark - oboe - offers performance classes at your schools for individuals and ensembles preparing for examinations and concerts. The emphasis is on musicianship, performance skills and confidence-building
Duration and number of participants can be arranged with the Ulster Orchestra Education Department.
Ulster Brass Plus
Your school’s band, orchestra and/or choir experience an interactive workshop and are given the opportunity to rehearse and perform specially written music with members of the quintet at a recital for parents and the whole school.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes concert (with rehearsals scheduled to suit)
For more information, please contact the Education Department. Tel: 028 90689065 or 028 9068 9066