The range of opportunities we offer schools includes:
School visits
The half day programme is designed to suit your school, but your first time will always include an introductory talk, a tour of the building and an active workshop with resident or visiting musicians.
The Big Sing Goes Wild 2011
It is always an uplifting experience to sing with a thousand others in Hall One at The Sage Gateshead. The Big Sing Comes Home will again offer new and inspiring songs to add to your repertoire. As previous years have been so successful we are offering four performances over two consecutive dates. Suitable for: KS2 & above. The Big Sing Comes Home is supported by Eldon Square, Metrocentre and Capital Shopping Centres. Book early to secure your place! Download booking form here.
Vocal Union
Part of our Access to Excellence Music Manifesto Pathfinder Programme, Vocal Union gets the whole school singing, through workshops, training, classroom delivery, curriculum projects, repertoire sharing and more.
In addition to this, The Sage Gateshead's Schools Programme is the North East Area Leader for Sing Up.
Sing Up Area Leaders are on hand for schools, music practitioners and other adults interested in engaging with primary aged children's singing and can:
' Introduce you to Sing Up and the Sing Up Awards
' Advise on training opportunities
' Provide support and guidance for schools working towards the Sing Up Awards
For more information about Area Leaders and Sing Up please visit: www.singup.org
Bring on the Boys
A lively, engaging programme of vocal activity aimed at KS2 and KS3 boys.
My Musician
This bespoke programme is devised with individual schools and organised around a year-long relationship with an individual musician, encompassing visits, performances and workshops.
Discover the...
A responsive programme of classroom visits designed to introduce children to a broad range of instruments and ways of playing them.
Special projects
One-off or extended projects of varied lengths with professional musicians in schools, such as Cracking Ceilidh Bands, Jazz Attack, or composition-to-performance projects related to concerts at The Sage Gateshead.
School Concerts
Concerts during the school day at The Sage Gateshead including Northern Sinfonia and performances by visiting artists from across the whole range of genres and styles.
Resources
We have developed a range of practical, inspiring resources for use in the classroom, and all schools participating in our projects receive relevant resources as part of the package.
To discuss or book a School Visit email Marie Neuhauser or call Marie on 0191 443 4587.
To find out more about our Opportunities for Schools email Britta Koerber or call Britta on 0191 443 4679.
To hire spaces in The Sage Gateshead for your school performance or event email Sally Kat or call Sally on 0191 443 4623.
