Our Music Centre offers a wide range of musical activities for young musicians of all ages and standards. The groups meet weekly in term-time and all opportunities are completely free of charge. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced musician, get involved!
We rehearse in the Langdale Centre on Saturday mornings during term time. Choirs, musical theatre and our online musical theory groups meet after school during the week.
We also offer regular orchestral workshops, play days and the opportunity to take part in termly performance opportunities, including the annual gala concert for regional music hubs at Sage Gateshead.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
North Tyneside's Music Centre is open to all young people attending school in North Tyneside and Newcastle. Although we encourage children to attend their local ensembles, we are very happy to also welcome children and young people from other areas to join us.
Saturday Morning Music Centre Activities
Music Theory Drop-in Session
Time: 9 to 10am and 11 - 12 noon
Music Theory drop-in sessions are open to all students (from beginners to those working towards Grade 5 theory and beyond).
Mixed Beginner Orchestra
Time: 9 to 10am
Group Leader: Fran Harris, Gareth Miller and John Rudkin
Designed as an opportunity for young players who may have recently taken part in a wider opportunities programme, our brand new Mixed Beginner Orchestra is suitable for any beginner instrumentalist.
Recorder Group
Time: 9 to 10am
Group Leader: Sarah Teoh
Recorder Group is open to those with some initial experience of playing recorder in school and for more advanced players.
Youth Training Band
Time: 9 to 11am
Group Leader: John Flood and Selwyn Thompson
Youth Training Band is for brass, woodwind and percussion players working between around Grade 2-4 standard.
Concert Band
Time: 9 to 11am
Group Leader: Alex Lewis
Concert Band is a wind band for more advanced players working at around Grade 5 and above.
Beginner Strings
Time: 10 to 12 noon
Group Leader: Liz Clark and Abigail Tickell
Beginner Strings is suitable for those just starting out on any orchestral string instrument up to around Grade 2 standard.
Youth Training Strings
Time: 10 to 12 noon
Group Leader: Victoria Vasey
Youth Training Strings is for string players working between Grade 3-5 standard.
Senior Strings Orchestra
Time: 10 to 12 noon
Group Leader: Pauline Brandon
Senior Strings is designed for string players working at around Grade 5 or above.
Jazz Ensemble
Time: 10 to 12 noon
Group Leader: Lewis Watson
Jazz Ensemble work towards performances and improving their understanding and knowledge of jazz and improvisation.
Weekly Choirs/Ensembles Timetable
Music Theory and Composition Support Drop-in Session*
Day: Monday
Time: 4.30 to 5.30pm
Group Leader: Mrs Williams
This is an online drop-in session for young people in Year 9 or above needing support with music theory or composition coursework.
* in partnership with MPN Newcastle
Musical Theatre Group
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6 to 8pm
Group Leader: Andrew Clarence and Charlotte Law
Musical Theatre group meet on a weekly basis to work towards their next performance at Whitley Bay Playhouse.
Children’s Choir Coast
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4 to 5pm
Group Leader: Andrew Clarence
Children’s Choir Coast is open to all primary-aged children who would like to sing with others on a regular basis.
Youth Choir Coast
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5 to 6pm
Group Leader: Andrew Clarence and Susie Jones
Youth Choir is open to all secondary-aged children who would like to sing together with others on a weekly basis.
Ukulele Group
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:15pm to 5:45pm
Group Leader: Susie Jones
Ukulele group is open to all Primary and Secondary-aged children who would like to play songs together with others on a weekly basis.
Children’s Choir Killingworth
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Group Leader: Selwyn Thompson and Gareth Miller
Children’s Choir Killingworth is open to all primary-aged children who would like to sing with others on a regular basis.
Participate
Standing Upright Project
The project aims to develop a wide range of music and arts-based skills and to build the confidence of each young person involved.
Brass in Schools
North Tyneside Brass in Schools is a free after school programme that offers beginner primary school children the opportunity to take part in a brass band.
Steel Pans
North Tyneside Steel Band (NTSB) recently celebrated their 30th birthday and are one of the most active steel band groups in the North East. They love performing at public events, with recent highlights of performances at the London and Rotterdam Carnivals.
Volunteers
NTMEH has a number of volunteers who support the work of the hub on a regular basis. We can also facilitate work experience placements and put you in touch with other local arts organisations who can help.
Young Leaders
NTMEH have a number of young leaders who have been involved in the Standing Upright project and have now gained paid employment with the hub, as well as getting valuable work experience in the arts and music education sector.
Youth Voice
NTMEH is currently working with other hubs and partners to develop and improve opportunities for young people to have their say.
Get in touch!
For further information or to find out more about working with us.
