The Kirklees Hub
The Kirklees Music Education Hub is a vibrant partnership between schools and a wide variety of organisations. Find out more about our partners here:
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What are Music Education Hubs?
Musica Kirklees is the lead organisation for the Kirklees Music Education Hub. We are one of 122 Music Education Hubs funded by Arts Council England and are committed to working with schools and partners to:
- Ensure that every child aged 5 to 18 has the opportunity to learn a musical instrument (other than voice) through whole class ensemble teaching programmes for ideally a year (but for a minimum of a term) of weekly tuition on the same instrument
- Provide opportunities to play in ensembles and to perform from an early stage
- Ensure that clear progression routes are available and affordable to all young people
- Develop a singing strategy to ensure that every pupil is singing regularly and that choirs and other vocal ensembles are available in the area
HUB PARTNERS
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A 3 band organisation with new members looking to develop their skills and enjoy performance opportunities welcome. Senior Band, B Band (for those progressing with a brass instrument) and a Trainer Band for completely new beginners to brass. No age limit in any of the groups. |
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One of the country’s premier brass bands, regularly performing in venues throughout the UK, Europe and across the world. Founded by Sir Titus Salt in 1855 in Saltaire, Bradford. |
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A marching band of young brass players, percussionists and dancers. Suitable for beginners upwards with a focus on performance and fun. |
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A brass band based in Huddersfield comprising of the First Section 'Lindley Band' formed in the 1800s and their new group The Tower Brass Community Band. |
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A choir established in March 2010 with the support of the Kirklees Music Education Hub to serve the needs of young male singers. The choir currently has approximately 25 members aged between 8 and 20 and has the backing of the internationally renowned Colne Valley Male Voice Choir. The choir aims to promote male voice singing and long lasting friendships in a fun and informal setting. |
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HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL YOUTH CHOIRS Choirs for young people age 7 - 21 working in collaboration with Huddersfield Choral Society |
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A choir who enjoy performing a wide repertoire of jazz, traditional, modern and classical pieces
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A multi-award winning community choir established in 1922. Repertoire includes everything from sacred works, and opera to songs from the musicals and pop classics. |
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The choir perform regularly from a repertoire that includes opera, musicals, traditional music and Welsh hymns |
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A choir of over 60 members with a focus on entertaining audiences and sharing the enjoyent of singing |
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Formed in 1991 and open to new members, there are currently 60 singers in the choir who enjoy performing locally and abroad |
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SKELMANTHORPE MALE VOICE CHOIR A fun choir with a focus on sharing the enjoyment of singing and helping charitable foundations raise money |
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ENGLISH FOLK DANCE AND SONG SOCIETY The national folk arts development organisation for England, existing to champion folk music, song, dance. Also home to the National Youth Folk Ensemble. |
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The Cultural and Educational Partnership, providing opportunities for children and young people to benefit from the amazing creative and cultural offer across Kirklees |
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An organisation based in Dewsbury that presents South Asian arts to a wider audience working in schools and in the local community |
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An award winning, specialist charitable arts organisation delivering projects to children with additional needs and their families through accessible shows with music and songs and resources for teachers |
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THE CREATIVE MEDIA AND STUDIO SCHOOL Courses available for 14 - 19 year olds that pave the way for students interested in joining the creative industries |
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Established in 2004 to provide advanced training for exceptionally talented young musicians aged between 8 and 18 within the Yorkshire and Humber region |
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HUDDERSFIELD MRS SUNDERLAND FESTIVAL One of the largest festivals of music, speech and drama in the country with over 140 classes for piano, instrumental, vocal, choirs and speech and drama. In addition, the festival organises workshops and the prestigious festival young musician of the year prize open to performers from across the country. |
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One of the UK's longest established jazz festivals attracting thousands of visitors each year to enjoy jazz in the Yorkshire Pennines |
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HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL An annual festival bringing new contemporary music to Huddersfield, with a year round learning and participation programme working with a variety of young people on a broad spectrum of projects |
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A family friendly festival that showcases local, nationally and internationally acclaimed traditional musicians, local musicals, singers and dancers plus workshop opportunities |
MUSICAL THEATRE
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HUDDERSFIELD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY Performance opportunities for adults and young people with an annual show at the Lawrence Batley Theatre |
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A national opera company based in Leeds and a leading UK arts organisation. The company champions diversity in audiences, artists and repertoire and aims to entertain, engage, challenge and inspire. |
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HONLEY CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE CHOIR A chamber ensemble keen to keep performing music in the community. Most of the members of both choirs have taken to their instruments later in life, and discovered a new musical world. |
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A well established amateur orchestra that meet and perform in the Huddersfield area |
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A selection of equipped rooms and rehearsal spaces available to rent by the hour in Huddersfield |
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Professional recording facilities, rehearsal studios, live sound services, photoshoots, music videos, audio equipment repairs and equipment hire |
