CITY MUSIC
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CITY MUSIC
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Music Enrichment Opportunities Music Ho!
Aimed principally at primary pupils, Music Ho! is a classical music agency which provides pupils with the opportunity to hear world class professional musicians playing orchestral instruments. School are offered a wide range of options, from bassoon and piano to brass quintets and percussion ensembles. Through demonstration and pupil participation, the musicians explain the characteristics of their instruments and the range of music that they play. The City Sings This is an annual competition aimed at encouraging and celebrating singing in Sunderland schools. Choirs can enter in either the Primary or Open categories. All participating choirs are auditioned in school towards the end of November. The selected finalists are then invited to perform in front of a huge audience and panel of judges at the Sunderland Empire Theatre.
The winners in each category receive a cheque, with the overall winning school also receiving the Dr. Gilbert Trophy and tickets for a suitably high-profile music event. Durham Cathedral Partnership
This annual singing event for primary schools aims to increase the repertoire and expectations of primary choirs. It also provides a link between Sunderland schools and Durham Cathedral. Participating schools receive a visit from the Durham Choristers, who demonstrate their expertise and talk about their lives in a choir school. The primary choirs rehearse a selection of music with the assistance of a choral expert, before travelling to Durham Cathedral for a final rehearsal and a joint concert with the Choristers. Assistance For Access Under certain circumstances the Music Development Office subsidises the cost of transport for schools wishing to participate in music enrichment activities. Visits to the opera, Northern Sinfonia concerts, singing and instrumental events have all been supported in this way. String Days For the numerous string players within the City of Sunderland, the Music Development Office organises opportunities to play in string ensembles and attend workshop sessions. Workshops are usually led by experienced teachers, but may occasionally be led by the Northern Sinfonia or by visiting soloists. Such events are usually free and are open to players of all abilities. Pupils are notified either through their schools or instrumental teachers. Wind Days Each term wind players of all abilities are invited to attend a workshop/concert taking place over one or two days. Such events are led by professional players and provide pupils with an opportunity to develop their skills and repertoire at their own level. The long-term aim of these events is to establish a framework for the development of central wind ensembles.
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