Key Stage 1 Programmes
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 £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
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
Around the World in 60 minutes
Join Sian Evans, Paul Klein & Mark Robinson - cello, horn & percussion - on a musical adventure around the world. Stop off at six continents and explore different musical traditions. Whether you're doing the Can-Can in France or Down Under with the didgeridoo, let's take flight and travel the musical globe!
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 150
Big Bad Bass
Big Bad Bass, the orchestra’s double bass trio, has a nautical flavor this year, so come and meet our fishy 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
Birds & Beasts
Phoenix Flute & Harp Duo present Birds & Beasts, a lively interactive programme for Primary and Nursery Schools. Libby Bennett & Audrey Douglas have devised two exciting and stimulating programmes in which pupils are involved in performing, creating and listening to music.
NB: 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
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
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
Make Music!
Ruth Bebb & Chris Blake - violin/viola & horn/piano - play some magical music (including tunes from Harry Potter) on many different instruments. Help them make a hunting horn and a string instrument. Learn how the sounds are made and how music paints a picture with sound.
Duration: 1 hour
Max No: 60
Movie Magic
Join Mark Robinson & Paul Klein - percussion & french horn - on a trip to the movies with this new and exciting workshop that explores the music of some of the silver screen's biggest blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings! Pupils will create special effects using percussion instruments in this fun, interactive workshop.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 150
Mr Marvellous!
The fun starts from the very first second as Mr Marvellous, Marty Wilson - trombone - with help from fellow superheroes Spiderman, Indiana Jones and many others explain, interactively, how music is composed for your favourite films and TV shows. Don't miss this entertaining, performance!
Duration: 45 minutes
Max. No: 100
Musical Olympics
Richard Ashmore, Steve Barnett & Mark Robinson jump on their Chariots of Fire, race round the Match of the Day and sprint to the finish with William Tell in this celebration of sporting music. World records will be broken!
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: Unlimited
Music Moods and Movies
Paul Young & Patrick McCarthy - trumpets - journey through sound and imagination. This workshop explores what we hear and how it makes us feel. How does music conjure up that tingle in the spine at the start of the Harry Potter films or even put us in the mood for half an
hour of The Simpsons?
Pupils will have an opportunity to work on an imaginary film score as they investigate a range of musical styles and discover how to create pictures through sound.
Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes
Max No: 100
Outback Adventure
Mark Robinson & Paul Klein - percussion & french horn - take you on an adventure Down Under where they will explore the creepy crawlies and furry friends that inhabit the Australian outback. This interactive workshop includes aboriginal story-telling for which pupils provide the soundtrack using simple percussion instruments.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 150
Pied Piper
Libby Bennett & Gareth Hopkins - piccolo & double bass - tell the story of the Pied Piper and introduce the ideas of tempo, pitch and dynamics.
Duration: 40 minutes
Max. No: 100
Sticks, Strings & Popular Things
What does it sound like? When have I heard it before? How does it work?
With the use of some modern technology, Nigel Ireland & Gareth Hopkins – violin & double bass – perform popular tunes, TV themes and pop songs introducing and demonstrating members of the string family – violin, viola, cello, double bass, mandolin & guitar.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 120
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 Seasons
Karen Sexton, Ricky Matson & Chris Blake - violin, double bass & keyboard - take you on a musical journey through the seasons. Their starting point is an introduction to Vivaldi's Four Seasons. With colourful images and some special stories - hold on tight!
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 60
The Wheels on the Bus
Take a fun-filled trip with Richard Ashmore & Steve Barnett - trombone and keyboard - on their musical bus, featuring many favourite cartoon friends.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: Unlimited
Trumpets & Drums
Paul Young, Patrick McCarthy and Mark Robinson – trumpet and percussion – introduce brass and percussion through creative music making, musical games and pupil participation. Specific projects can be arranged with the players.
Duration: 1 hour – 1 hour 30 minutes
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