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Education programme
Young Friends
| KS2 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. Max. No: 35 |
| KS2/ KS3/ GCSE/ AS/ A2/ Special Needs 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 |
| All Ages 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. |
| KS2+ Various Ulster Orchestra groups introduce their instruments through practical demonstrations and audience participation. Choose from: Introducing Brass, Wind or Strings. Open Rehearsals Hear the Ulster Orchestra prepare for its evening concert, meet the players and have a tour of the concert venue. Time: usually 2pm - 4pm Max. No: One Class/Group of approx. 30 (KS2+) Cost: FREE |
| GCSE/ AS/ A2 Ulster Orchestra musicians offer 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. Music Tuition |
