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New term. New adventures. Lots of music ahead.

Welcome back!

We hope you had a brilliant summer and managed to find some time to switch off before the new school year began.

We’re excited to see what 2026/27 has in store and we’d love The Glasshouse to be part of your plans. Whether it’s bringing a class to experience live music, exploring careers in the creative industries, making music together or finding something that works for the individual needs of your students, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

And because you’re on our Schools mailing list, we’ve got a little first look at some of the musical adventures already taking shape for 2027…

Scroll down to see what’s coming up, and head to our website for the full Schools programme.

Your first look at Schools Concerts 2027

The dates are in. The themes are out. Now it’s time to start getting excited.

Bookings open Monday 9 November, but as one of our Schools subscribers, here’s an early peek at what’s coming your way…

Lift Off! with Royal Northern Sinfonia
Tuesday 20 April 2027

Calling all musical astronauts! Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to ride in a rocket, dance among the stars and walk on the Moon on a musical journey through space with Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Big Sing 2027: One Earth
Tuesday 22 June 2027

It’s beautiful, magical and it’s ours… next summer we’re getting ready to explore it together. Think forests, rivers, mountains and oceans, with plenty of singing along the way.

Big Sing for Mini Singers 2027: In The Garden
Tuesday 29 June - Thursday 1 July 2027

Ladybirds, butterflies, colourful flowers and a good bit of elbow grease. We’ve packed the garden full of songs ready to help little voices bloom.


Behind the music - our next careers morning

Careers Mornings for Key Stage 3 and 4
Wednesday 11 November 2026 & Friday 5 March 2027

Bring your questions and get stuck in! Our Careers Morning give students the chance to chat to the people who make the music happen and hear what it’s really like to build a career in the arts, from the graft it takes to the rewards that come with it.

They’ll head behind the scenes at The Glasshouse, discovering the many different people, skills and careers it takes to bring our stages to life.


Music Spark Schools – new for 2026/27

Looking for a creative opportunity for young people aged 14+ with special educational needs?

Music Spark Schools is a relaxed, supportive weekly group combining singing, instruments, music technology and songwriting. It’s a space to experiment, build musical skills, make friends and grow in confidence through making music together.

Sessions take place at The Glasshouse on Fridays during term time, with school staff providing transport and pastoral support.


School visits – build your own adventure  

Bring learning to life with a trip to The Glasshouse.

From hands-on music workshops and behind-the-scenes tours to sitting in on a Royal Northern Sinfonia rehearsal, we'll work with you to shape a visit around your group's age, interests, curriculum goals and timetable.

Whether it’s a short session or a full-day musical adventure, build a visit that works for your class.


Your school. Our stage

Looking for somewhere special for your next school concert or event?

With world-class acoustics, state-of-the-art technical facilities and a friendly, experienced events team, The Glasshouse is ready to give your pupils a stage to remember.

Find out more about hiring The Glasshouse, call us on 0191 443 4658 or email conferences@theglasshouseicm.org.

Whatever the new school year has in store, our Schools team is here to help you find the right musical opportunities for your pupils.

Have a question or want to chat something through? Just hit reply to this email or drop us a line at schools@theglasshouseicm.org.

Here’s to another year of making music together!