City Youth MusicConnections
A directory of local music servicesand opportunities forchildren and young people
September 2016
Compiled by one of our young musicians: Elis Knowles-Levitt, with the help of a generous grant from the Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust
Contents
CHURCHES
Church of the Holy Name
Heaton Methodist Church
Holy Trinity Church Jesmond
Jesmond Parish Church
Jesmond United Reformed Church
St Georges Church
St George’s United Reformed Church
St Teresa’s Church
St Gabriel’s Church
COMMUNITY MUSIC GROUPS
Chilli Road Band
City Youth Music
Semitones
FESTIVALS
Jesmond Festival
Ouseburn Festival
MUSIC FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
Jittabugs
Piccolo Music
Sage Gateshead
MUSIC SHOPS
Curvy Sounds
Drum Shop UK,
GuitarGuitar
JG Windows
Newcastle Drum Centre
PMT (Professional Music Technology) Newcastle
The Violin Shop
MUSIC TUITION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS
Edward Box Guitar Tuition
Newcastle Drum Tuition
Newcastle Rock Project
Northern Music Centre
Sage Gateshead
School Of Rock and Pop
Steve Luck
MUSIC TUITION IN SCHOOLS
Gateshead and South Tyneside Music Hub
Nemco (North East Music Cooperative)
Newcastle Music Service
Music Partnership North
North Tyneside Music Education Hub
Ouseburn Learning Trust
MUSIC VENUES
Cluny
Newcastle Cricket Club
RECORDING STUDIOS
Broadwater Recording Studios
First Avenue Studios
SCHOOLS
Chillingham Road Primary School
Heaton Manor School
Gosforth Schools Cluster groups
Hotspur Primary School
Royal Grammar School
West Jesmond School
CHURCHES
Church of the Holy Name
Contacts
7 North Jesmond Avenue,Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 3JX
0191 281 0940
Information:
Choir – rehearses Mondays 6:15pm – 7:30pm, performs Sunday 10am Mass and all major church festivals
Age Group:All ages
Heaton Methodist Church
Contacts
7 Simonside Terrace, Heaton, NE6 5JX
0191 265 1298
Information:
The Girls Brigade, for girls aged 4-18 years, has had a marching band which has won awards (not rehearsing at present). The Girls Brigade meets on Fridays from 6-9pm.
Holy Trinity Church Jesmond
Contacts
Churchill Gardens, Jesmond, NE2 1HB
0191 281 3399
Information:
Opportunities to play instruments during certain services. Newcastle Rock Project also meet here. Contact Paul Gibson for further Information:
Jesmond Parish Church
Contacts
Jesmond Parish Church, Eskdale Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 4DJ
0191 2125178
Information:
All events are open to anyone regardless of whether or not they would call themselves a Christian. All events are run by the church and operate on a Christian basis.
Style: Contemporary & Traditional Christian Worship
Cost: Free
Length: 3-5 Weeks
Advent Carols Choir
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm
Commencing on 18th October for five weeks
The rehearsals take place in the church halls and work towards our Advents Carols Services which take place on 20th November at 4&7pm (The pre service rehearsal begins at 2:30pm)
Advent Carols Orchestra (Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm)
Commencing on 25th October for four weeks
The rehearsals take place in the church halls and work towards our Advents Carols Services which take place on 20th November at 4&7pm. No previous experience is required but it is helpful if you can play to around a grade 5 standard.
(The pre service rehearsal begins at 2:30pm)
Carols by Candlelight Choir (Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm)
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm
Commencing on 22nd November for three weeks
The rehearsals take place in the church halls and work towards our Carols by Candlelight Services which happen ten times between 11th and 18th December. Rehearsals for each service take place one hour before the service. Those singing in the choir do not need to sing at all ten services. An availability request is sent to those wishing to sing.
Carols by Candlelight Brass Ensemble (Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm)
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm
Commencing on 29th November for two weeks
The rehearsals take place in the church halls and work towards our Carols by Candlelight Services which happen ten times between 11th and 18th December. Those playing in the brass ensemble do not need to play at all ten services. An availability request is sent to those wishing to play in the brass ensemble. No previous experience is required but it is helpful if you can play to around a grade 5 standard.
Easter Music Choir (Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm)
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm
Commencing on 14th February for five weeks
The rehearsals take place in the church halls and work towards our Advents Carols Services which take place on 19th March at 4&7pm. The pre service rehearsal begins at 2:30pm.
Easter Music Orchestra (Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm)
Commencing on 14th February for four weeks
The rehearsals take place in the church halls and work towards our Advents Carols Services which take place on 19th March at 4&7pm. No previous experience is required but it is helpful if you can play to around a grade 5 standard.
(The pre service rehearsal begins at 2:30pm)
Jesmond United Reformed Church
Contacts
Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 3AE
0191 281 4676
Information:
Rock choir, a national organisation, rehearses every Wednesday evening, during term time, 8-9.30 pm. For all ages, performing feel-good pop songs.
St Georges Church
Contacts
St George’s Close, Newcastle, NE2 2TF
0191 2811659
Information:
Styles:Choir sings Christian music, rehearsing on Fridays
St George’s United Reformed Church
Contacts
Newton Road, High Heaton, Newcastle, NE7 7HP
0191 2654113
Information:
A youth music project, fortnightly on Fridays, for years 9-13. Singing and performing traditional and modern praise songs as well as own compositions.
St Teresa’s Church
Contacts
Heaton Road, NE6 5HN
0191 265 5290
Information:
Youth Music Group, Sunday 11-12. Plays traditional Christian Music. Open to all abilities from age 12 and upwards
St Gabriel’s Church
Contacts
St Gabriel's Avenue, Heaton, NE6 5QN
0191 265 5843
Information:
St Gabriel’s has a SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) choir and young people are welcome from the age of 8 years. Contact David Stannard, Director of Music, 07758 775648
COMMUNITY MUSIC GROUPS
Chilli Road Band
Community band consisting of adults and children, playing an eclectic mix of latin, jazz and rock on an array of instruments: including steel pans, drums, brass and woodwind. Band members range from beginners to advanced musicians,
Contacts
Information:
Age group:9-109
Rehearse Tuesdays, term time, 6-7.30, at Chillingham Road primary school.
City Youth Music
City Youth Music is a voluntarycommunity group, run by parents and young people. We aim to create opportunities for young people, under the age of 18,to perform, participate and listen to live music, outside home and school. Young people perform in small venues like local cafes, community centres, Armstrong Bridge Food Market once a month, andvarious events inJesmond Festival. We also hold larger events in Jesmond Cricket Club and in the O2 Academy. We run workshops for young people on developing confidence in their playing and introductory workshops on how to do sound for public events.
Contacts
Twitter: @cityyouthmusic
Instagram: cityyouthmusic
Information:
Style: Our musicians play various types of music including rock, punk, folk. We have a database of groups as well as individual musicians and singers.
Age Group: All musicians are under 18
Cost: Most events are free, though we often ask for donations. £3 for some events.
Semitones
Small, amateur orchestra which aims to bring live music to care homes
Contacts
Information:
Style: Classical, contemporary, musicals and film music
Age Group:Youngest: 14 yrs – Oldest: 65 yrs
Rehearse first two Sundays of each month, then play the last two Sundays. Rehearsal runs from 3pm till 5pm.
FESTIVALS
Jesmond Festival
Runs through 2nd week of May. There is a young bands night, where young musicians and bands get together to perform
Contacts
Ouseburn Festival
Music festival through 1st weekend of July. Including an open air stage where both young musicians and professional musicians perform
Contacts
0191 2759745
@Ouseburnfestival.org.uk
MUSIC FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
Jittabugs
Baby Move & Groove, an exciting music class for children aged 0-3 yrs old.
Contacts
07739 811 716
Age Group:0 – 3 years
Piccolo Music
Music courses for babies, toddlers and their siblings
Contacts
13 Burnfoot Terrace, Whitley Bay, NE26 2ED
0191 251 8740
07764 946514
Information:
Piccolo Chicks-babies to tottering.
A special time to sing with your baby with no distractionsGiggly, tickly funaward winningsongsPrice includes tea and coffee served with a smile
Piccolo Waddlers-toddlers and their baby siblings.
Singing, clapping, stamping, jumping, percussion instruments, puppetsBabies are welcome to come if you can’t make the baby sessionPrice includes tea and coffee on arrival
Cost: £5first child. Siblings over 4mths£3.Twins£7.50
Sage Gateshead
Contacts
0191 4434666
Information:
Two projects for the very young at Sage Gateshead.
Babies and Play
Support your baby's development through music and movement, 0-12 months, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, £2.50 per session.
Under 5s music making
Designed to support your child to develop essential musical and social skills, daily, £2.50 per session for 10 sessions or more.
MUSIC SHOPS
Curvy Sounds
Musical instrument shop in Newcastle, selling string, wind and percussion instruments old and new, as well as fair trade instruments from around the world. We repair and customise all stringed instruments.
Contacts
31 Heaton Hall Road, Newcastle, NE6 5NQ
01914474342
Drum Shop UK,
Contact:
Unit 11, Industrial Road Hertburn, Washington NE37 2SF
0191 4187113
Opening times
Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm | Sat: 9.30am - 5pm | Sun: Closed
GuitarGuitar
New and used electric and acoustic guitars, plus amps and accessories
Contacts
27 Grainger Street, Newcastle, NE1 5JE
0191 261 1568
JG Windows
Music shop in the centre of Newcastle
Contacts
1-7 Central Arcade, Newcastle, NE1 5BP
0191 232 1356
Newcastle Drum Centre
Contact:
10 - 12 Akenside Hill, Newcastle NE1 3XP
0191 221 0301
Opening times
9.30am - 6pm six days a week from Monday to Saturday
PMT (Professional Music Technology) Newcastle
Musical instrument store in the centre of Newcastle
Contacts
27-29 Dean Street, Newcastle, NE1 1PQ
0191 230 3422
The Violin Shop
Musical Instrument Shop
Contacts
27 Hencotes, Hexham NE46 2EQ
01434 607897
MUSIC TUITION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS
Edward Box Guitar Tuition
Contacts
2 Osborne Road, Jesmond Newcastle NE2 2AA
Newcastle Drum Tuition
Contacts
Ramshaw Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne,NE7 7GP
0788 406 0864
Newcastle Rock Project
The Rock Project is the UK and Ireland’s premier school for children’s contemporary music tuition. We offer lessons in electric guitar, bass guitar, drum and vocals for young people aged 7-18.
Contacts
Information:
Group classes, termtime, in Newcastle Cricket Club, Jesmond. Thursdays, juniors, 4-6pm, seniors, 6.15-8.15pm. Mondays, 9-13 year olds, 4.15-6.15.
Northern Music Centre
Individual music tuition, all instruments, to children of all ages (minimum age 7) from beginners through to grade 8
Contacts
208 Chillingham Rd, Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne,NE6 5LN
0191 276 26657
Information:
Age Group:7 years +
Cost: £60 per block of 4 lessons
One off £5 Registration Fee for all new students.
Sage Gateshead
Offering a wide range of groups, courses and opportunities that young people can get involved in across in all types and style of music in the building and across the region.
Contacts
0191 4434666
Information:
Babies babble and play
Support your baby's development through music and movement, 0-12 months, Monday, Wednesdy and Thursday, £2.50 per session.
Under 5s music making
Designed to support your child to develop essential musical and social skills, daily, £2.50 per session for 10 sessions or more.
Family ukulele band
No previous experience needed, promoting development of musical skills such as basic music theory, fine motor skills, rhythm, movement, ensemble playing, singing and pitch awareness. for 5-8 year olds with parents/carers and younger and older siblings. £12 for 4 tickets, must include at least one child.
Young musicians programme, for aspiring young musicians aged 4-19
Musical foundations, ages 4-5, through a progressive series of musical games, songs, rhymes and movement activities, children acquire the musical skills which they will later draw on when they learn to play a musical instrument. Sessions last 45 minutes. Saturday mornings, January - July, £66 per term.
Foundation strings programme
ages 5-8, instrumental string programme integrating movement, singing and instrumental learning. Saturday mornings, 9.15-1pm. Small stock of instruments available for hire. Termly fees, £220 years 1 and 2, £310 year 3.
Step-up strings
for young people to develop their skills in violin, viola, cello and double bass. Individual lessons, small group ensembles and string orchestra. Termly fees, (30 minute lessons) £340, (45 minute lessons) £435. Means tested grants available for foundation and step-up programme
Centre for advanced training
for young musicians with exceptional potential to receive training in classical, folk, popular and contemporary styles, ages 8-18. Practical studies underpinned with technical and theoretical studies. Individual study areas include music language, wind and brass, strings, keyboard, vocal, percussion, popular and contemporary.
Regional youth ensemble provision
integrated with the centre for advanced training, offering 13-18 year old students performance experiences and opportunities to work with musicians of international standing. Students must audition for ensembles. These include Young Sinfonia, Folkestra, Jambone and Quay Choirs. Costs £285 per term, £850 per year.
School Of Rock and Pop
Music lessons in small groups, to help youngsters develop socially, improve their confidence and inter-personal skills and have access to music without any technical barriers
Contacts
Amity House, 5-7 Coniscliffe Road, DarlingtonDL3 7EE
07503 742642
Information:
Cost: £23.50 per event/week
Course Length: One school term
Evening sessions in Durham each Monday 18:00 - 20:30
Evening sessions in Newcastle each Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30
Evening sessions in Newcastle each Wednesday 18:00 - 20:30
Youngsters work in groups with other children of similar age and ability. Beginners are welcome and instruments can be provided.
Steve Luck
Steve Luck is an award winning composer and experienced music teacher. Tuition available in piano, music theory, composition and music technology.
Contacts
Studio 2G,
36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
0191 230 0410
07970 865 243
MUSIC TUITION IN SCHOOLS
Gateshead and South Tyneside Music Hub
Contacts
Education Hub,Dryden Centre, Evistones Road,Gateshead, NE9 5UR
0191 433 8685
Nemco (North East Music Cooperative)
Musical instrument tuition to children in schools around Tyne and Wear and a variety of ensembles catering for different ages, instruments and abilities. Providing high quality musical learning experiences at an affordable price for children from beginner level to advanced
Contacts
McCracken Park, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 2DT
0191 2363999
Information:
Cost: Cost of weekly lessons in schools varies according to group size and school/pupil needs. See website for details
Ensembles, workshops, weekend and holiday courses. Costs vary see website for more details
Summer Schools
Annually over the first two days of the school summer holiday (10 hours) plus an evening concert. String summer school, Beginner - grade 4 level. Wind summer school, Beginner - grade 4 level. Guitar summer school, Beginner - grade 4 level.
Nemco City Ensembles: details on website
Fortnightly (term time) Saturday 9.45-11.45 Sacred Heart School, Fenham. Two Orchestral String Orchestras all levels welcome. Three wind bands all levels welcome
Workshops
A variety of single morning events, termly . (Generally free of charge) Details on website
Newcastle Music Service
Providing various styles of music to children in Newcastle schools
Contacts
City Learning Centre, West Road, Newcastle, NE4 9LU
0191 278 2965
Steve Halsey, Director of the Music Service or
Georgina Biddle, Music Development Leader
Information:
Cost: Activities paid for by schools and free to pupils
Length of Course/Event:
Rock School 1.5 terms remainder a whole year
Cluster string group @Sacred Heart high for feeder primaries schools (violin and cello), key stage 2 and 3
Rock school from September for year 7-13, Keystage 3-5 @Sacred Heart high for all bands culminating in performance at 02 academy
Music Partnership North
Contemporary digital resources for music teachers and schools
Contacts
North Tyneside Music Education Hub
Contacts
Langdale Centre,Langdale GardensWallsend, NE28 0HG
0191 643 8520
Ouseburn Learning Trust
A unique group of seven primary school and one secondary school in the East of Newcastle, working together to empower young people to excel as individuals and contribute to society. We provide music tuition into these schools.
Contacts
@ouseburnlt
MUSIC VENUES
Cluny
Venue for gigs. Both venues also suitable for theatre, comedy events, spoken word and lectures.
Contacts
36 Lime Street, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ
0191 232 3934
Information:
Capacity: The Cluny, 300 Cluny II, 180
Newcastle Cricket Club
Venue for gigs and events.
Contacts
Osborne Ave, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1JS
0191 281 0775
Information:
Capacity: 120
RECORDING STUDIOS
Broadwater Recording Studios
Broadwater Studios prides itself on delivering the best studio service available
Contacts
Mullberry House,18 Kells Lane,Low Fell,Gateshead, NE9 5SJ
07739 509198
Information:
Costs:
£169.50, 8 hours
£88, 4 hours min.
£24 per hour after
First Avenue Studios
Rehearsals and recording studios
Contacts
32 First Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle
0191 265 3879
Information:
Cost:
Recording:
£160, 10 hours
£90, 5 hours
£20, 1 hour
Rehearsals:
£6-£10 per hour, depending on time and equipment needed
SCHOOLS
Chillingham Road Primary School
Contacts
Ninth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 5XX
0191 265 5940
Information:
The school runs steel pan bands for school pupils and a samba band for current and former pupils and their families. The Chilli Road Band, a community band rehearses in the school, 6-7.30, Tuesdays, in term time.
Heaton Manor School
Contacts
Jesmond Park West , Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE7 7DP
0191 281 8486
Information:
NEMCO provides tuition in drums, brass, piano, as well as other instruments.
Phil Caffrey provides tuition in guitar, singing and songwriting.
Folk Marmalade music group (works with The Sage)
Cost: See Nemco
Course Length: Music Tuition is half termly