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EDUCATION
Welcome to the Ulster Orchestra’s
2010/2011 Education Programme
The Ulster Orchestra’s award-winning
education and outreach work last year
reached some 30,000 people.
Education and outreach activities
which help to break down barriers
and share the excitement of live
music-making are a vital part of the
Orchestra’s work.
Such activity is driven by a strong
commitment to developing home-
grown talent and building the
audiences of the future, regardless
of any seemingly disadvantaging
barriers, whether social, racial,
religious or financial.
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masterclasses and special ticket NOREEN MCFARLAND
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opportunities than ever before for Direct Line 028 9026 0478
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of music.
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Education & Community Outreach Assistant
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Ulster Orchestra can help you deliver Fax 028 9026 0483
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in an accessible, entertaining and Ulster Orchestra
informative way. From nursery through Ulster Hall, Bedford Street
to third level, the Ulster Orchestra’s Belfast BT2 7FF
education and audience development Box Office
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Education
Programme
2010/2011
All creative music projects start from £85 plus travel outside
Belfast, last 1 hour and Max. No. is 150 unless otherwise stated.
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Strings
Big Bad Bass
Nursery/FS/KS1/
KS2/Special Needs
Big Bad Bass – the Orchestra’s double
bass trio – now in its 24th year, is
keen to bring lots of musical fun to
your children. Helen Glynn, Michelle
Strong & Ricky Matson have devised
two exciting shows. Choose from Big
Bad Bass on the Farm singing Old
MacDonald, Dangle Scarecrow and the
story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff or
Big Bad Bass on the Beach, singing sea
shanties, dancing the hornpipe and the
story of The Clumsy Crab.
Electro-Acoustic
Workshop
KS3/ GCSE/ AS/ A2
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.
Now That’s What
I Call Music 1800
KS3/ GCSE/ AS/ A2
An entertaining introduction to popular
classics given by the Ireland String
Quartet (2 violins, viola & double bass).
Sticks, Strings
& Popular Things
FS/KS1/KS2
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.
Viva Viola
FS/KS1/KS2
Meet an endangered instrument! The
viola hides in the middle of the string
section and doesn’t often come out
into the open. When it does, its sound
will surprise you – sometimes sad
and sometimes loud and frightening.
Join Ruth Bebb and 3 other violas with
lots of images and plenty of music
from film and TV including ABBA and
the theme music from Pirates of the
Caribbean.
Woodwind
Two Beauties
and The Beast
Nursery/FS/KS1/KS2
Pupils interact with Libby Bennett &
Julian Partridge – flute & bassoon – to
tell the story of two Disney favourites
through words and music. Choose from
Sleeping Beauty or Beauty and The
Beast.
Time Travel
KS2
Make and play your own instruments
in a journey through time with Libby
Bennett & Julian Partridge – flute &
bassoon.
The Sea Sheep
KS2
Libby Bennett – flute, piccolo and
panpipes – tells a musical story of a
shepherd’s quest for his lost sheep.
Have they been stolen by pirates?
DURATION:
1 hour 30 minutes, Max. No: 30
(workshop)
45 minutes, Max. No: 150
(concert)
Percussion
Around the World
in 60 Minutes
FS/KS1/KS2/KS3
Join Sian Hetherington, Paul Klein &
Andy Lavery – 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!
Movie Magic
FS/KS1/KS2
Join Andy Lavery & 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.
Outback Adventure
FS/KS1/ KS2
Join Andy Lavery & Paul Klein –
percussion & french horn – on an
adventure ‘down under’ where they
will explore the creepy crawlies and
furry friends that inhabit the Australian
outback. This interactive workshop
includes a sing-along and aboriginal
story-telling for which pupils will help
provide the soundtrack and special
effects.
Going For Gold
FS/KS1/KS2/KS3
Join Paul Klein & Andy Lavery – french
horn & percussion – in a variety of
Olympic musical challenges. Race the
quavers, throw a long note and run a
musical relay.
Simply Samba
FS/KS1/KS2/KS3
Discover the rhythms and grooves of
Samba music with Paul Klein & Andy
Lavery – french horn & percussion – on
a toe-tapping musical journey through
Brazil.
Brass
Cartoon Capers
Nursery/FS/KS1/KS2
Following on from their successful
workshops, Paul Young and Patrick
McCarthy – trumpets – take you on an
interactive journey as they introduce
Bugs Bunny, The Pink Panther, Tom &
Jerry and many other cartoon favourites.
Music, Moods
& Movies
FS/KS1/KS2
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.
Ulster Brass Plus
KS2/ KS3/ GCSE/ AS/ A2
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)
The Recycled
Orchestra
FS/KS1/KS2
With Richard Ashmore – trombone –
it’s easy to build working examples of
all of the instruments in the orchestra.
Experience the bottle-o-phone, the
hosepipe surprise, boomwhackers, the
cola-phonium and more. Then learn
how to read and write your own
music in this fantastic
hands-on show!
Combination General Special
Events
2010/2011
Animal Magic Adopt A Player
Nursery/FS/KS1/KS2/ KS2
Special Needs Adopt a player from the Ulster
Join Richard Ashmore & Steve Barnett Orchestra and gain a unique insight
– trombone, keyboard & percussion into the working life of a professional
musician and the music to be
– on a musical journey from your local
pet shop, through the Jungles of Africa performed at an Ulster Orchestra
and on to Madagascar to visit all your concert. One of the orchestral players
favourite animal friends.
Make Music!
will make 2 - 3 visits to the school to
talk about his/her instrument and life
as a musician. The children will be The Snowman AS Music
FS/KS1/KS2 encouraged to take part in creative Jolly festive music for a family Workshop
Ruth Bebb & Chris Blake – violin/ work related to the themes of a audience – this one-hour event has
forthcoming concert that the school become a real Christmas tradition. Ruth Bebb – violin/viola – hosts a
viola & horn/piano – explore how workshop on The Musical 1900- today.
instruments are made and how sound group will attend. Howard Blake’s music for Raymond
Briggs’s magical film is played live The morning will be spent looking at
is produced. Bring your own home- DURATION: music by George and Ira Gershwin,
made instruments and play along! by the Ulster Orchestra. Suitable for Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein
45 minutes, Max. No: 35 young children from three years of
Music includes tunes from Harry and Lloyd Webber and will include live
age, this is an opportunity for the
Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and the
Dr Who theme.
Meet A Player whole family to share the experience performances by small ensembles
from the Ulster Orchestra.
KS2/ KS3/ GCSE/ AS/ A2/
Special Needs
of an orchestra in full flow. Bring your
First Aid for GCSE Meet a player from the Ulster Orchestra
jingle bells, wear your fancy dress,
and make sure you book early! DATE:
GCSE Monday 22 November 2010
and learn about the Orchestra in an VENUE:
This workshop focuses on the 2011 informal and entertaining way. An DATE:
Ulster Orchestra player will visit the Saturday 4 Dec 2010 St Bride’s Church Hall,
GCSE music syllabus. Ruth Bebb Derryvolgie Ave, Belfast
& Chris Blake – violin/viola & horn/ classroom to demonstrate his/her VENUE:
instrument and talk about what life Belfast Waterfront TIME:
piano – cover aspects of the core 10am-1pm
study areas; repeated patterns in is like as a professional orchestral TIME:
musician. COST:
music, music traditions of Ireland and 2.30pm and 5pm
incidental music. COST: £3 per student (teachers free)
DURATION:
Adults £15, Child £8, Family ticket
Pied Piper 45 minutes, Max. No: 35 £40 for 2 adults & 2 children
FS/KS1
Ensemble Christopher Bell
Libby Bennett & Gareth Hopkins –
piccolo & double bass – tell the story Concerts Conductor
of The Pied Piper and introduce the All Ages
ideas of tempo, pitch and dynamics. These lively concerts, given by groups
of musicians from the Ulster Orchestra,
Howard Blake
The Snowman
DURATION: featuring Walking in the Air
include great pieces of classical and
45 minutes, Max. No: 100 contemporary music along with plenty
of audience participation. Select any
Rich Music
Nursery/FS/KS1/Special Needs
of the Ulster Orchestra’s ensembles to
visit your school or community group. Pre-Concert
Ricky Matson & Chris Blake – double Talks
bass & horn/keyboard – have Introducing the These popular and informal 15-minute
devised two interactive musical
stories. Choose from RiChmusic Instruments of talks have become an important part
Flies the World or RichMusic’s Winter the Orchestra of the concert-going experience for
many people. Given by conductors,
Wonderland and discover the magic of KS2/KS3/GCSE/AS/A2/ composers, soloists and guest
music through games and song. Special Needs
Various Ulster Orchestra groups
Come And Play speakers, they begin promptly at 7pm
in the Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall.
NB. The theme of this workshop can be tailored One of the most popular events
to suit your needs, eg. Food & Health, or any introduce their instruments through
practical demonstrations and of the season – an opportunity
topical school subject. to experience a day in the life 17 September 2010
audience participation.
The Beach Party Choose from: Introducing
of a professional musician. Join
Christopher Bell and the Ulster
Bramwell Tovey
Nursery/FS/KS1/KS2 Brass, Wind or Strings. Orchestra in rehearsal before taking
Belfast Waterfront
part in an actual performance.
Ricky Matson & friends – bass guitar, 1 October 2010
percussion, trumpet & accordion – Open Jan Smaczny
bring out the sunshine with the music Rehearsals Do you play regularly with an amateur
band or orchestra? Did you once Ulster Hall
of Latin America. KS2/KS3/GCSE/AS/A2/
play but haven’t done so for years?
Special Needs
The Seasons Hear the Ulster Orchestra prepare for
Have you reached Grade 4? Are you
studying for your diploma? Come
12 November 2010
Colm Carey
FS/KS1/Special Needs one of its concerts, meet the players along and join the fun – players of all
Ulster Hall
Karen Sexton, Ricky Matson & and have a tour of the concert venue. ages welcome!
Chris Blake – violin, double bass & 26 November 2010
keyboard – take you on a musical
journey through the seasons. Their
TIME:
10am - 1pm, Max. No: One
Performance places are limited and
will be allocated on a first come, Paul Watkins
Class/Group of approx. 30 Ulster Hall
starting point is an introduction to first-served basis. Please note that
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. With colourful
images and some special stories –
COST: violin and flute places are often over-
subscribed. Apply early! 21 January 2011
FREE
hold on tight! DATE: tbc
Wee Folk Performance Sunday 27 Mar 2011 Ulster Hall
Nursery/FS/KS1 Coaching VENUE:
Ulster Hall 25 February 2011
GCSE/ AS/ A2
This interactive workshop is a fun-filled
introduction to traditional instruments
and music. Using games and story-
Ulster Orchestra musicians offer
performance classes at your school for
TIME:
6pm
COST:
Jac van Steen
Ulster Hall
telling, it introduces instruments such individuals and ensembles preparing Free audience admission
for examinations and concerts. 01 April 2011
as fiddles, guitar, highland pipes, Pieter Wispelwey
bodhrans, bones and tin whistles. The emphasis is on musicianship, Christopher Bell
performance skills and confidence- Conductor
Ulster Hall
DURATION: building.
45 minutes, Max. No: 100 REHEARSAL: 06 May 2011
Jingle all
Duration and number of participants
can be arranged with the Ulster
2.30pm – 5.30pm
PERFORMANCE:
Paul Watkins
Ulster Hall
the Way! Orchestra Education Department 6pm – 6.30pm
Nursery/FS/KS1/KS2/ Music Please note starting time
REGISTRATION FEE:
20 May 2011
Special Needs Peter Donohoe
Tuition £5 (£3 to members of the Ulster Belfast Waterfront
Oh what fun it is to ride on our Orchestra Young Friends)
Many members of the Ulster Orchestra
Christmas Sleigh with Richard also teach music in their spare FURTHER INFORMATION:
Ashmore & Steve Barnett – trombone Audience admission is FREE
time. If you would like to explore the
Closing date for applications
& keyboard – and all your favourite
festive songs, games and dancing.
possibility of taking lessons with one
of our musicians, please contact the
Education Department for further
Monday 10 January 2011 Special
The Easter details and information. Ticket Offers
Bunny’s Egg Hunt
Nursery/FS/KS1/KS2/
Special Needs
Richard Ashmore & Steve Barnett –
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trombone & keyboard – follow the
Easter Bunny on his journey around
the world searching for musical parts Calling All
to rebuild his factory which has been If you would like further information on the programmes
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destroyed by dentists. With flying
cars and racing horses, it’s a race
and events outlined in this brochure, or on any of the Ulster
Orchestra’s education activities, please contact:
The Ulster Orchestra’s ever - popular The Ulster Orchestra offers a student
NOREEN MCFARLAND standby scheme for those in full-time
against time to recreate the sounds Education & Audience Development Officer series of masterclasses are very
of a chocolate factory working at full Direct Line 028 9026 0478 special opportunities for participants education. Unsold tickets for Ulster
capacity! Fax 028 9026 0483 and audience members to meet Orchestra-promoted concerts will be
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and learn from some wonderful available at £5 on the day of the concert.
Waves & CIARAN SCULLION
Education & Community Outreach Assistant
musicians. Over 18s must present their student
identity card.
Waterfalls Direct Line 028 9026 0479 Violin Pekka Kuusisto
FS/KS1/KS2 Fax 028 9026 0483
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Phoenix Flute & Harp Duo presents
7.30pm
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Waves & Waterfalls, a lively Ulster Hall, Bedford Street
Belfast BT2 7FF
interactive concert for Nursery & Box Office Mezzo-soprano The objective is simple: to make
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Wednesday, 23 Feb 2011 more accessible to disabled and
Douglas have devised two exciting
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disadvantaged groups throughout
Harty Room at Queen’s, Belfast
and stimulating programmes 7.30pm Northern Ireland.
in which pupils are involved in
performing, creating and listening to Piano Peter Donohoe Groups can obtain up to 6 FREE tickets
music. Thursday, 19 May 2011 for a number of specified concerts but
7.30pm must register in advance by contacting
For Nursery & KS1 pupils the 45 Ulster Hall the Education Department.
minute programme includes a
musical story called A Visit to the
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pupils create a ‘sound picture’
depicting the Water Cycle.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Max Number : 100