Make Music: Classes & Workshops 19/19 at Sage Gateshead

Make Music Classes & Workshops 18/19

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Make Music

Welcome Playing an instrument or singing in a choir is not only fun and rewarding but it makes you feel good, has a multitude of long-term health benefits, is a great way to meet new people and can help fulfil that lifelong dream of playing in a band!

We run many different classes each week from absolute beginners to advanced.

There’s also our specialised folk classes and our Silver Programme for people over the age of 50. For many of our classes there’s no need for musical knowledge, no auditions and no pressure.

With so much to choose from, there’s bound to be something that’s just right for you.

If you’re not sure where to start, or can’t commit to a termly class, look out for our regular Come and Try Days and one-off workshops throughout the year.

Enrol now, meet other budding musicians and begin or continue your musical journey, whatever your chosen instrument or style.

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Adult Classes Folkworks Tuesday Classes Silver Programme Classes Classes Run By Our Friends

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Term Dates & Prices Silver Programme PRICES

Full term £50 (10 sessions) Half term £25 (5 sessions)

Peer led groups

(Silver Chimes, Silver Beginner Recorder, Silver Improver

Recorder, Silver Recorder Ensemble, Silver Recorder Consort,

Silver Shantymen, Silver Plainsong)

Full term £25

Half term £12.50 TERM DURATION

10 sessions per term including a half term break.

5 sessions per half term.

TERM DATES

Autumn 2018

From Monday 17 September (Half term Monday 22 – Friday 26 October) (Second half term from Monday 29 October)

PLEASE NOTE: Silver Breves and Monday Silver Steel Pan groups start on Monday 10 September with no sessions on Monday 17 September. Silver Wind Band starts on Tuesday 11 September with no session on Tuesday 18 September.

Spring 2019

From Monday 14 January (Half term Monday 18 – Friday 22 February) (Second half term from Monday 25 February)

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Silver Programme sessions during the week commencing Monday 4 March.

Summer 2019

From Monday 29 April (Half term Monday 27 – Friday 31 May) Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 6 May (Second half term from Tuesday 4 June)

PLEASE NOTE: Silver Programme Monday sessions commence

on Monday 15 April with no sessions on Monday 22 April (Easter Monday).

MULTIBUY DISCOUNT

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Book onto more than one class and receive a discount of 7% for each class booked. Does not apply to consecutive terms or half terms for the same class and peer led groups.

Adult & Folkworks Tuesday Classes PRICES

Full price per term £70 Concession per term £52.50

TERM DURATION

10 sessions per term including a half term break.

TERM DATES

Autumn 2018 From Monday 17 September (Half term Monday 22 – Friday 26 October)

Spring 2019 From Monday 14 January

(Half term Monday 18 – Friday 22 February) PLEASE NOTE: no classes will run on Wednesday 6

and Thursday 7 March. These classes will run on

Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 April.

Summer 2019

From Monday 29 April

(Half term Monday 27 – Friday 31 May) MULTIBUY DISCOUNT Book for all three terms of one class and receive 15% discount.

Book onto more than one class within any term and receive 10% discount on all classes.

Ability Key AB Absolute Beginner B

Beginner

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Intermediate

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Advanced & Confident

ALL All Abilities

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Adult Classes Our adult classes have something for everyone, with a great variety of instrumental and vocal options available. > Singing > Ukulele > Guitar > Saxophone

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Singing ALL

Singing Stellas Saturday 11am-1pm

Develop your vocal skills and harmonies singing a wide variety of musical styles in this all female singing group.

Cost: ÂŁ3.50 per session

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Find Your Voice Wednesday 7-8.30pm

A group singing lesson which focuses on developing healthy technique from the start; an introduction to the voice, singing simple harmonies, learning about your range and explaining sheet music.

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Chamber Choir Monday 7-9pm

This group rehearses a broad and exciting repertoire and performs both in the building and around the region. You will need to be able to read music and hold a line in harmony. Applicants are invited for an informal audition.

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Blue Jazz Voices Monday 7-9pm

Focusing on improvisation and vocal technique within jazz and blues, this class helps to develop a practical approach to solo singing and performance.

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Voicebeat

Thursday 7-9pm

Learn a repertoire of different musical genres including gospel, reggae, pop and folk from around the world.

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Sage Singers Thursday 7.30-9.30pm

Gain an understanding of classical choral singing, develop your harmony singing, improve technique and sight-reading skills with the opportunity to perform. Some music reading skills are needed.

Availability enquiries adultprogramme@sagegateshead.com

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Ukulele AB

Absolute Beginner Ukuleles

Wednesday 6-7pm

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Beginner Ukulele

Wednesday 7-8pm A bridge between the Absolute Beginner and Intermediate groups.

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Intermediate Ukulele

Wednesday 6-7pm Improve your chord knowledge and learn crucial short cuts to accelerate your playing.

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Intermediate Uke: Next Steps

Monday 8-9pm For confident players, this is the next step in the ukulele journey.

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Uke Folk Monday 6.30-8pm

This group will play folk songs predominantly from the folk revival, Celtic and Americana backgrounds.

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Uke Troupe Wednesday 7-8.30pm

Develop your ukulele skills, technique and musicianship.

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Themed Ukes Wednesday 8-9.30pm

Each term will explore a different theme.

Previous themes have included Simon and Garfunkel, Buddy Holly and disco music.

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Guitar Absolute AB Beginner Guitar Wednesday 6-7pm

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Beginner Guitar Wednesday 7-8.30pm

Basic open chords and strumming knowledge required.

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Intermediate Guitar

Intermediate Guitar: Next Steps

Monday 7.30-9pm Good open chord technique and some knowledge of barre chords required. Work on songs with riffs and soloing ideas using the minor pentatonic scales and develop rhythm and picking techniques.

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Absolute Beginner AB Saxophone Thursday 6.15-7.15pm

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Beginner Saxophone Thursday 7.15-8.45pm

Ideal for players who’ve attended the Absolute Beginner Saxophone class or have a basic knowledge of music notation. Develop your skills and experience playing with others.

Monday 6-7.30pm

Good open chord knowledge is required and you’ll be introduced to barre chords in depth.

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Saxophone

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Intermediate Saxophone

Thursday 6-7.15pm For players who’ve covered the basics, feel reasonably confident and want to develop their skills further.

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Saxophonix Thursday 7.15-8.30pm

This exciting ensemble provides a fantastic opportunity to play sax with others. Grade 3-5+.

Wednesday 6-7.30pm

Learn techniques including riffing, soloing and playing in an ensemble.

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Folkworks Tuesday Classes Explore the world of folk music, song and dance in our thriving folk music community. > Fiddle > Fretted Strings > Northumbrian Pipes > Flute & Whistle > Bands > Clogs > Singing 12

Fiddle AB

Absolute Beginner Fiddle

Tuesday 7-8.15pm

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Beginner Fiddle Tuesday 7-8.15pm

Learn new repertoire and develop technique.

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Intermediate Fiddle Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

This class focuses on preparing you to play music with others and learn new fiddle styles and tunes.

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Advanced Fiddle Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

Learn advanced skills, extend your repertoire and gain the confidence and ability to play in sessions and performances.

Fretted Strings I

Fretted Strings Tuesday 7-8.15pm

A range of styles and techniques are introduced. Grow in confidence and learn to play in sessions and performances.

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Northumbrian Pipes AB

Absolute Beginner Northumbrian Pipes

Tuesday 7-8.15pm Pipes in G tuning are required for this class and are available to hire.

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Intermediate & Advanced Northumbrian Pipes Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

Extend your repertoire and improve your technique. This class plays in “Pipers F” pitch.

Beginner Northumbrian Pipes

Tuesday 7-8.15pm Improve your piping technique and establish a repertoire of popular Northumbrian piping tunes. ‘F’ pipes are required for this class.

Flute & Whistle B I

Beginner & Intermediate Flute & Whistle Tuesday 7-8.15pm

Increase your confidence and ability whilst learning traditional tunes and techniques.

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Intermediate & Advanced Flute & Whistle Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

Improve your technique and broaden your repertoire.

Flautists can bring simple system or concert flutes and whistle players can bring low or high whistles, but they should be in D.

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Bands B

New Tunes Tuesday 6-6.45pm

Learn new tunes every week in this drop-in session. For players of any instrument who want to build their repertoire. Players should be comfortably learning a tune in the space of one session.

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Beginner & Intermediate Big Band Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

All beginners are welcome in this band, regardless of experience or instrument played. Our tutor will take you through repertoire and arrangements.

Melody players, chord players and percussionists are welcome.

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Intermediate & Advanced Big Band Tuesday 7-8.15pm Learn to play as part of a folk band. This class is for players of any instrument and focuses on arrangements, performance styles and repertoire. Melody and chord players are welcome.

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Folk Rock Band Tuesday 7-8.15pm

From the early Folk Revival to contemporary folk rockers, explore this broad genre as a band.

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Ceilidh Band Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

For melody players, chord players and percussionists who want to play for ceilidh dancing. Looking at specific dances, this classes focuses on how to support dances using lift, groove and rhythm.

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Americana Band Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

This class introduces participants to a wide range of Americana music. Suitable for all instruments, including melody and chord players.

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North East Ensemble Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm Explore a wide range of North East traditional music and learn to play together as an ensemble.

Clogs ALL

Clog Class Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

Learn the steps, styles and techniques of traditional clog dancing. This mixed ability class is suitable for all abilities including absolute beginner and experienced dancers.

Tutors may split the class according to ability. A limited supply of clogs are available to hire.

Singing ALL

Folk Choir Tuesday 7-8.15pm

Sing folk and traditional music in 2-6 part harmonies. Songs are taught by ear and using sheet music, but no experience of reading music is necessary.

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Big Band with Song Tuesday 8.15-9.30pm

This popular class welcomes both singers and instrumentalists who want to sing and play folk songs together.

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Silver Programme Classes An amazingly varied programme for people over the age of 50, within a relaxed, informal and supportive environment.

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> Singing > Silver Singers > Ukulele > Stringed Instruments > Wind > Percussion > Steel Pans > Rock & Pop Bands

Singing ALL

Rock & Rolled Gold Monday 1-2.30pm

Sing Rock and Roll classics from the 50s and 60s.

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Silver Rock Singers Monday 1.30-3pm

This group looks at harmony arrangements of classic and contemporary rock songs.

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Silver Plainsong

Peer led.

Wednesday 1-2.30pm

Songs from shows and musicals - from popular songs to Broadway classics.

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Silver Shantymen Wednesday 1-2.30pm

For men interested in singing sea shanties.

Membership is on an invitation only basis please contact silver@sagegateshead.com for more details Peer led.

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Wednesday 11am-12.30pm

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Blues, jazz and gospel choir.

Friday 1.45-3.15pm

Silver Soul Friday 3.30-5pm

A choir singing popular soul repertoire from both sides of the Atlantic accompanied by a small band.

Silversmiths Wednesday 11am-2.30pm

Quicksilver

Sing arrangements of classic pop songs, accompanied by a small band.

Shades of Silver

Sing a mixed repertoire, including popular classical, pop, music from the shows and more.

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Silver Divas

Tuesday 1.30-3pm

Single, unaccompanied melodic lines of chant learnt by ear. This is religious music, but people of any faith or none are welcome.

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Silver Breves Monday 11am-12.30pm A classical choir with more complicated and challenging sacred and secular work.

Experience in part-singing and ability to follow written music required.

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Singing I A

Silver Madrigals Tuesday 11am-12.30pm Experience in part-singing and ability to follow written music required.

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Opera d’argento Wednesday 3-4.30pm Songs from operas, operettas, opera choruses and arias with occasional classical and sacred pieces. Suitable for anyone who can follow a part.

Silver Singers Hosted in venues throughout the region, our tutors will teach you a wide range of repertoire in a welcoming and sociable group.

Silver Singers ALL North Shields Monday 11am-12.30pm St Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields

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Silver Singers South Shields

Wednesday 10.45am-12.15pm St Hilda’s Church, South Shields

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Silver Singers Gateshead

Thursday 11am-12.30pm Sage Gateshead

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Silver Singers Stanley

Monday 10.30am-12pm Stanley Masonic Hall Pay per session on arrival (Silver Singers Stanley only). Please email martin.weston@durham.gov.uk for more information

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Ukulele Silver Beginner Ukulele

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Silver Ukulele Ensemble

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Thursday 11am-12pm

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Thursday 12.45-2.15pm

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Silver Improver Ukulele

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Monday 11am-12.30pm The next step once you have learnt the basics. Develop skills and gain confidence within a group.

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Silver Rock & Pop Ukulele

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Monday and Tuesday 3.30pm-5pm

Develop skills and learn repertoire ranging from the roaring 20s through to the swinging 60s.

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Silver Ukulele Band Thursday 2.30-4pm A fun and relaxed group with a varied repertoire.

A ukulele band with a rock edge.

Learn to play arrangements of classic rock and pop hits from the 60s through to modern day, accompanied by drums and bass guitar.

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Stringed Instruments Silver Beginner Guitar

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Thursday 2.15-3.45pm

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Develop your playing through a wide range of styles and techniques.

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Silver Improver Guitar

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Silver Mandolin Orchestra

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Thursday 10.30am-12pm

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Friday 1-2.30pm The next step from Beginner Guitar, sharpen your skills and experience.

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Silver Improver Mandolin

Tuesday 1-2.30pm Hone your skills and experience in this improver group.

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Sing & Strum Thursday 12.15-1.45pm This class focuses on playing guitar and singing, drawing on an eclectic range of songs.

Thursday 10.30am-12pm

Learn a varied repertoire whilst developing your mandolin skills further.

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Pick & Mix Thursday 12.15-1.45pm

Learn advanced techniques including finger picking, soloing & slide playing.

Silver Bluegrass Band Tuesday 11am-12.30pm For singers and instrumentalists who are keen to learn Appalachian and American roots music. Guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin players all welcome.

Singers

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Silver Guitar Club

Instrumentalists

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Wind Silver Beginner Recorder

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Silver Recorder Consort

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Friday 2.30-4pm

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Thursday 3-5pm

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Silver Improver Recorder

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Get to grips with the recorder, open to all abilities whether you can read music or not.

Peer led.

Friday 11am-12.30pm For players who are ready to move on from the beginner group.

Peer Led.

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Silver Recorder Ensemble

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Thursday 3-4.30pm

Learn a wide variety of repertoire from medieval dance music to The Beatles.

Peer led

An informal group of competent players who play mainly 5-8 part music written for early instruments.

Peer led.

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Silver Sax in the City Monday 10-11.30am Study jazz, funk & soul repertoire in this group and experience playing in parts.

Silver Sax Monday 3.30-4.45pm Improve and develop your saxophone skills whilst covering a broad range of exciting repertoire.

Silver Wind Band Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm For brass and woodwind instruments covering a broad range of repertoire.

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Percussion ALL

Silver Chimes Monday 2-4pm

Harmonised arrangements of folk, classical and popular music using bellplates (a modern alternative to hand bells).

Peer led.

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Silver Sambanistas Wednesday 11am-12.30pm

This samba band plays traditional and original pieces using traditional Brazilian drums and hand percussion.

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Tambours d’Afrique Wednesday 1-2.30pm

Explore African rhythms using traditional instruments including djembes and bells.

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Silver Percussion Ensemble

Wednesday 3-4.30pm This ensemble plays complex and intricate pieces on a range of percussion instruments.

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Silver Steel Bands We have seven Steel Pan Bands. Each group plays its own set of popular repertoire so you may need to catch up with old repertoire as well as learning new tunes.

Please contact silver@sagegateshead.com to find out more about which group would be best for you.

Steel Stars

Steel Gems

Monday 1.30-3pm

Friday 11am-12.30pm

Steel Magnolia

Blue Steel

Monday 3-4.30pm

Friday 1-2.30pm

Pink Panthers

Pandemonium

Monday 4.30-6pm

Friday 2.30-4pm

Steel Sapphires Friday 9.30-11am

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Rock & Pop Bands Silver Rock & Roll Band

Solid Rock

Wednesday 1.15-2.45pm

Friday 11am-12.30pm

Learn to play all the classics - for those who love to ‘Twist and Shout!’

A band focusing on more modern rock classics from the 80s, 90s and 00s.

Roots Rock

Silver Skiffle

Thursday 4-5.30pm

Friday 3-4.30pm

A rock band line-up along with acoustic guitars, ukuleles and mandolins covering the folk and country side of rock.

Traditional skiffle band featuring guitar, mandolin, ukulele, washboard and singing, playing 20s and 30s blues, American and English folk songs.

Silver Sensations Thursday 2.15-3.45pm Play all the rock and pop classics from across the eras. Limited space available.

Please contact silver@sagegateshead.com for more details.

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Instrumentalists

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Classes run by our friends A range of vocal and instrumental classes run by friends of Sage Gateshead

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Streetwise Opera Tuesday 1-3pm

These classes are particularly for those who have experienced homelessness or who would benefit from a boost in confidence and the chance to meet new people through singing and acting.

Free.

Please visit streetwiseopera.org for more information and to book.

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Please visit caedmonchoir.org.uk for more information and prices.

Swing Bridge Singers Friday 5-6.30pm

For teenagers who would like to explore a range of musical styles in 5-part a cappella close harmony.

Free.

Please contact andrew.scott@care4free.net for more information.

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Bede Wind Friday 7-9pm

A community wind band that plays a wide range of music and with performance opportunities. Grade 5 standard.

Cost: £2 (£1 concessions) Please contact elaine.middleton712 @gmail.com for more information.

Tuesday 8-9.30pm

A community choir whose repertoire include traditional and contemporary songs from a variety of countries and cultures in a wide range of styles.

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Caedmon Choir

Inspiration Choir Wednesday 7.30-10pm, Trinity Church Gosforth

Inspiration is the largest community choir in the North East with the opportunity to perform alongside Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Spaces are limited.

Please visit inspirationuk.com for more information and to find out how to join.

Cost: £99 per term

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Play Jazz!

First Saturday of each month 2-6pm

Interested in taking up jazz? Already playing and need a boost? Experienced musicians will teach you to improvise in an informal environment.

Please visit jazz.coop for more information.

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Magenta Singers Monday 1.30-3pm A group for people of any age who are living with acquired aphasia, run in association with the NETA Aphasia Support Centre. This supportive group sings accompanied repertoire from a wide range of musical genres with the aim of developing skills and working towards performances.

No experience necessary.

Cost: ÂŁ4.50 per session Payable weekly in advance or on the day

Sounds Good To Me Wednesday 3.30-5pm A group for adults with learning disabilities who have a love of singing. Carers and support workers are welcome at no extra cost. There are occasional performance and recording opportunities.

Cost: ÂŁ3.50 per session.

Payable weekly in advance or on the day

Music Live Under Five Shake, rattle and roll! Bring your little musicians along to Sage Gateshead for weekly family music making created by our friendly and engaging live musicians. Our songs, dances and games all help to gently support development whilst helping you experience just how magical music can be for the whole family. Take away ideas for continuing the music at home too!

Music Live Under Five Baby Musicians (under 12 months) Monday 2.15pm & Wednesday 11am Music Live Under Five Mini Musicians (0-4 years) Monday 9.45am, 11am & 1pm Tuesday 9.45am & 11am Wednesday 9.45am Thursday 1pm & 2.15pm Friday 9.45am & 11am

Book for the term or half term to guarantee your place and save money.

Saturday 9.45am & 11am Cost: £3.50 per adult/single child per session £2.60 per child per session (when booking 2+ child tickets) *25% OFF! £22 per adult/child per half term (7 sessions) 10% OFF! £41.50 per adult/child per term (14 sessions) 15% OFF! *Discount does not apply to half and full term additional child tickets

To find out more, get in touch! adultprogramme@sagegateshead.com silver@sagegateshead.com / 0191 443 5034

ADDRESS: Sage Gateshead, St. Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. CAR PARK: Car parking to rear of the building with lift access and priority spacing for blue badge holders. Charges apply.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Mark Savage.

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All information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print, however we reserve the right to withdraw or change activities and class dates and times.

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