Key Stage 3 Programme
If you would like to book one of these programmes please complete the online booking form.
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
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
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
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
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
School Band / Orchestra Coaching & Conducting
Ulster Orchestra players offer performance coaching to school groups and ensembles over a number of 1 – 2 hour sessions.
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
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
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