Workshops And Performance Opportunities

We are delighted to share some FREE upcoming opportunities for young musicians to get involved in! Read on to find out more.

At A Glance – Free Opportunities For Students

• Valley Strings Workshop – Thursday 5th March, Riverside Junior School
• Workshop with Members of Halifax Concert Band – Saturday 14th March, Calderdale Music
• Rehearse & Perform with the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment – Sunday 15th March, Brighouse High School
• Perform with the English Chamber Orchestra – Monday 22nd June, Victoria Theatre Halifax

All opportunities are free to attend, and students can register at:
👉 www.calderdalemusic.co.uk/events

🎻 Valley Strings Workshop

Thursday 5th March, 5:00–6:00pm – Riverside Junior School

Open to young violin, viola, and cello players.

Perfect for students who can:

• Bow open strings
• Read basic rhythms (crotchets, quavers, minims)
  (All levels beyond this are welcome too!)

Highlights:

• Try new music
• Play in an ensemble
• Short performance for parents
• Instrument loan available if needed

A fun, relaxed way to build confidence and experience string group playing!

👉 www.calderdalemusic.co.uk/events

🎺 Workshop with Members of Halifax Concert Band

Saturday 14th March, 11:45am–1:00pm – Calderdale Music, Halifax

A small group of musicians from the Halifax Concert Band will join the rehearsal, giving young players a chance to work alongside experienced ensemble members.

Suitable for:

• Ages 11–18
• Woodwind & brass players, Grade 1–5

Students will:

• Rehearse provided music
• Receive guidance from visiting musicians
• Give a short performance for parents

A great opportunity to develop ensemble skills in a supportive environment.

👉 www.calderdalemusic.co.uk/events

🥁 Rehearse & Perform with the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment

Sunday 15th March, 12:30–4:30pm – Brighouse High School

Back by popular demand!

Open to:

• Woodwind, brass & percussion players (age 11–19)
• Grade 4+ standard

Includes:

• Rehearsal with one of the UK’s top Army Reserve bands
• Performance for parents
• Insights into life as a military musician

A huge thank you to Brighouse High School for hosting

👉 www.calderdalemusic.co.uk/events

🎼 Perform with the English Chamber Orchestra

Monday 22nd June – Victoria Theatre Halifax

Young musicians and singers (age 11–18) from Calderdale have the chance to rehearse and perform side-by-side with the world-renowned English Chamber Orchestra. This promises to be an unforgettable, inspirational event, and we would love to see young musicians from your school represented on stage with the English Chamber Orchestra.

Students will receive their music in advance, and rehearsals will take place before the performance and on the day. We are also hoping to include a choral element, so vocalists are warmly encouraged too.

Open to:

• All instrumentalists and singers
• Grade 5+ standard
• Students who live or study in Calderdale

📅 Apply by 6th March

👉 www.calderdalemusic.co.uk/events

Coming Soon ….

Music Industry Experience days. Watch this space!