Schools Programme
Musinc offers an amazing variety of musical activities for your school to get involved in, from rap to classical, jazz to music tech – there’s something for all ages and abilities. Young people will have the opportunity to visit Middlesbrough Town Hall, complete Arts Award qualifications, watch and take part in performances, and so much more!
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do. All activities are inclusive and accessible for vulnerable young people and SEN students. If you have any queries about your young people’s ability to access an activity please get in touch to discuss the needs of your students. The age ranges given should act as guidance only.
Lots more events, including masterclasses with visiting artists and performances for your young people to attend will be announced over the course of the year.
Most of these events will include live BSL interpretation.
Enquiries and how to book
To book your place on one of our activities, please download and fill in this booking form and email it to musinc@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
For Primaries
Classical Café: Jeremy Harbottle and Sarah Paterson
Tuesday 5th November 2024, 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Free
In the first concert of our 2024-25 series, musicians Sarah Paterson and Jeremy Harbottle present a musical journey: from sadness, joy, and excitement, through to relaxation and peace.
Schools Big Gig: Rockin’ Christmas
Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 1.30pm-2.30pm, free
Join Musinc for a festive fun-filled Schools Big Gig, delivered by the creative education specialist, Apollo Arts!
Shine Schools Festival
Monday 10th March 2024, 10.30am – 12 noon / 1.30pm – 3pm, £15 per group
Shine Festival is an inclusive festival, providing an open stage and feedback for school ensembles across the Tees Valley area.
Classical Cafe: Cri du Canard
Monday 31st March 2024, 1.30pm-2.30pm, free
Share in the joy of French folk music and dance from this trio of musicians.
Classical Cafe: The End Times
Monday 9th June 2025, 1.30pm-2.30pm, free
What happens when you plug a blackboard into a computer and use it to make music? Come and experience Liza Bec’s original apocalyptic coming of age tale featuring a magical musical blackboard.
For Secondaries
Set Pieces Concert
Monday 14th October 2024, 1.30pm-2.45pm, £3 per student
A live performance of classical works by Bach, Poulenc, Haydn, Debussy and more, performed by an orchestra of professional musicians, with live commentary.
Careers Panel
Monday 18th November 2024, 1pm-2.30pm, free
We want young people from the Tees Valley to aspire to do amazing things! There are so many career paths available in music and we want to highlight what young people can achieve in our area.
Information for access and families at Middlesbrough Town Hall
Pushchairs and prams
Due to Middlesbrough Town Hall’s fire regulation policies pushchairs, prams & car seats must be left in our dedicated ‘buggy parking’ zone on the carriageway and cannot be taken into any of the event spaces. Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for items left there, but we do our best to keep an eye on them.
Relaxed setting
Our schools classical concerts take place in a relaxed environment, and have the following features:
– There’ll be lower volume levels throughout the event
– Our spaces have consistent lighting, with low level auditorium lights on throughout
– Our musicians and facilitators have relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the space
– A quiet, chill out space will be available should you need a break
Should you need them, a number of ear defenders are available from the Box Office – by the main entrance on Albert Street. They are limited, so come and see us as early as possible to secure a pair.
Toilets and facilities
For more details about our facilities and accessing the different spaces at Middlesbrough Town Hall please visit this page on the Town Hall website.
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