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Liverpool Philharmonic, one of the UK’s most forward-looking music organisations.

Concerts for Secondary Schools

Liverpool Philharmonic believes every child should have the opportunity to experience world class live music during their time at school.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic 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.

Key Stage 3 Schools’ Concerts

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Presented by Alasdair Malloy
Conducted by James Lowe

Wednesday 7 March 2012 10.30am & 1.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 

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 2 performances specifically for Key Stage 3 for you to choose from and music from international composers including Wagner, Bernstein, Williams, Gershwin and Puccini, your Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils are guaranteed an exciting, educational, music-filled experience!

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 KS3 music strategy and wider secondary National Curriculum.

  • a FREE scheme ofwork specifically written for Key Stage 3 students and teachers
  • a FREE CD of concert repertoire specially recorded by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra .
  • FREE INSET twilight training for teachers at the newMuseumof Liverpool, followed by an optional tour of the Museumand its educational resources.

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 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 pupil.

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 Date

Monday 16 January 2012 4.15pm– 5.30pm
Museum of Liverpool, followed by an optional tour of the new museum.

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