Concerts for Primary Schools
Liverpool Philharmonic believes every child should have the opportunity to experience world class live music during their time at school.
Our schools’ concerts are an inspirational introduction to live orchestral music for children and young people, designed to enhance and enrich the music and wider school curriculum.
KeyStage 2 Schools’ Concert
Trading Places
Presented by Alasdair Malloy
conducted by James Lowe
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Monday 5 March 2012 10.30am & 1:30pm - Limited Availability
Tuesday 6 March 2012 10.30am & 1.30pm - Limited Availability
Thursday 8 March 2012 10.30am - Limited Availability
Thursday 8 March 2012 1.30pm - SOLD OUT
Monday 12 March 2012 10.30am & 1.30pm - SOLD OUT
Preston Guild Hall
Friday 16 March 2012 11.30am
Travel across the globe with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Alasdair Malloy as we explore Liverpool’s historic maritime trade and the Olympics. With 9 performances for you to choose from and music from international composers including Wagner, Bernstein, Williams, Gershwin and Puccini, your Key Stage 2 pupils are guaranteed an exciting, educational, music-filled experience!
Key Stage 1 Schools’ Concerts
Dave & Phil’s Maritime Adventure
Presented by Dave Benson Phillips
conducted by Alasdair Malloy
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Monday 11 June 2012 1.15pm
Tuesday 12 June 2012 10.15am & 1.15pm
Wednesday 13 June 2012 10.15am - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 13 June 2012 1.15pm
Join Dave and Phil (Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra) on another exciting adventure, as Dave tells the story of his musical maritime Olympic journey. The concerts offer a superb introduction to live orchestral music and contain lots of opportunities for Key Stage 1 pupils to join in the action.
Experience ...
Liverpool’s award winning, world-class symphony orchestra LIVE.
Fun, educational and interactive concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Learn ...
Through the concert theme linked to both the music and wider primary National Curriculum
- a FREE scheme of work for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 based on the concert theme
- a FREE CD of concert repertoire specially recorded by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
- FREE INSET twilight training for teachers at the new Museum of Liverpool, followed by an optional tour of the Museum and its educational resources. Also inWirral and Preston for KS2 only.
- NEW for 2012: Specially adapted lesson plans for SEN pupils
Discover ...
A wide range of orchestral music from around the world including some well-known classics!
In 2010/11, 100% of schools attending rated the concerts as excellent or good, including for overall concert experience, musical content, educational value and scheme of work.
How to Book
Tickets are on sale from 20 September 2011. Tickets cost £3.75 per pupil plus one free adult ticket for every 10 (KS 2) or 6 (KS 1) child tickets booked (or part thereof). There is also a one-off administration fee of £8.00 for each booking. Download the booking form.
Alternatively please contact us on 0151 210 2901 or email: to request a form, or to find out more about our concerts.
Book and pay for your tickets by 21 October 2011 and save 25p per ticket,with prices at £3.50 per child.
Enhance the Experience
Why not enhance the experience by organising an adopted musician session with a Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra musician in school before or after your concert visit? To arrange please contact the Learning Department on 0151 210 2901 or email: . Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
INSET Dates
Museumof Liverpool
Tuesday 17 January 2012 4.15 to 5.30pm followed by optional tour of museum
KS 2 INSET
Tuesday 1 May 2012 4.15 to 5.30pm followed by optional tour ofmuseum
KS 1 INSET
Lounge Bar, Preston Guild Hall
Thursday 12 January 2012 4.15 to 5.30pm
KS 2 INSET
Discovery City Learning Centre,Wirral
Tuesday 10 January 2012 4.15 to 5.30pm
KS 2 INSET
