Key Stage 2 Programme
If you would like to book one of these programmes please complete the online booking form.
Adopt a Player
Adopt a player from the Ulster Orchestra and gain a unique insight into the working life of a professional musician and the music to be performed at an Ulster Orchestra concert. One of the orchestral players will make 2 – 3 visits to the school to talk about his/her instrument and life as a musician. The children will be encouraged to take part in creative work related to the themes of a forthcoming concert that the school group will attend.
Duration: 1 hour per visit
Max. No: 35
Meet A Player
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
Ensembles 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
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
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 flavour 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: 100
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. 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
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
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 & 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
Rich Music
Ricky Matson & Chris Blake – double bass & horn/keyboard – use an interactive performance of a musical story to discover the magic of music through games and songs.
NB. The theme of this workshop can be tailored to suit your needs, eg. Food & Health or any topical school subject.
Duration: Flexible
Max. No: Flexible
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 Science of Sound
Libby Bennett & Julian Partridge – flute & bassoon – introduce the science of sound and music with demonstrations of how sound is made.
Duration: 1 hour
Max. No: 120
The Sea Sheep
Libby Bennett, flute, piccolo and panpipe player, tells a musical story of a shepherd’s quest for his lost sheep – have they been stolen by pirates?
Duration: 45 minutes (workshop)
1 hour 30 minutes (concert for whole school)
Max. No: 60 (150 audience)
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 & 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 30 minutes
Max. No: Unlimited
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)
More Information
For more information, please contact the Education Department. Tel: 028 90689065 or 028 9068 9066