Queen’s Hall Arts Outreach Projects - Schools and Community

Queen’s Hall Arts outreaches works across Northumberland delivering arts projects in schools and communities.

For more information about Queen's Hall Arts Outreach contact Holly Clay on 01434 652482 or email holly.clay@queenshall.co.uk

Music
Minims Junior Choir
Mondays 4.00pm – 5.30pm at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre.
Starts Monday 13 September
For ages 7 - 12 years, Minims Junior Choir sings rounds, spirituals, folk & world music. Sessions incorporate some percussion. Led by musician and teacher Sarah Robinson, children are encouraged to develop their voices, learn to sing in harmony, perform regularly and most of all have fun! Places available. Come and join in!
£35 / £23 (conc) for the term
Book through Box Office 01434 652477 or call Sarah 07977 218883 to find out more.

Down in the Attic
Mondays 5.45pm - 7.15pm at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre.
Starts Monday 13 September
An exciting youth folk band led by Sophy Ball.
£35 / £23 (conc) for the term

Toble
Mondays 7.30pm - 9.00pm at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre
Starts Monday 13 September
Led by Sophy Ball, Toble is a youth band playing contemporary and traditional folk music.
£35 / £23 (conc) for the term

Tynedale Community Choir
Mondays 8.00pm; meet in Hexham Community Church
Starts Monday 6 September
Sing, relax and unwind with folk songs, shanties, rounds, spirituals, gospel, contemporary songs and more! Led by David Oliver and open to everyone, the choir offers challenges and rewards to beginners and experienced singers alike. For more info contact Jane Dammers 01434 604512
Have a look at the Choir's website. Click here.

Singing Babies (Hexham)
Sessions start on Tuesday 14 September and Tuesday 2 November 9.30am & 11.00am at St Mary’s Church Hall.
A magical, musical journey for you to enjoy with your baby through songs and nursery rhymes.
£39 for six week term (inc. coffee and cake)
Book at the Box Office 01434 652477

Singing Babies (Horsley)
Mondays 9.30am & 11.00am and Wednesday 1.00pm at The Hearth.
A magical musical journey for you to enjoy with your baby through songs and nursery rhymes.
Ring Louise on 01434 682040 for more info and to book

Squeaky Feet (Hexham)
Sessions start on Tuesday 14 September and Tuesday 2 November 1.00pm & 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall.
Joyful exploration in to rhythm, dance and song for toddlers from age 1. Baby siblings also welcome.
£36 for six week term (inc. coffee and cake)
Book at the Box Office 01434 652477

Squeaky Feet (Horsley)
Mondays 1.00pm & Wednesdays 9.30am and 11.00am at The Hearth.
Joyful exploration in to rhythm, dance and song for toddlers from age 1. Baby siblings also welcome.
Ring Louise on 01434 682040 for more info and to book

Prudhoe Singers
Tuesdays 10.00am – 11.50am term time.
At Prudhoe Community Church.
Join in with this weekly chance to sing. All welcome.
First session £2.00 taster.
For more details contact Keren T: 01661 830035 or E: banningkeren@aol.com

Haydon Howlers
Tuesday 14 & Tuesday 28 September at 1.30pm – 3.20pm
At Haydon Community Centre. A new community singing group.
No previous experience necessary. All welcome.
First session £2.00 taster
For more details contact Keren T: 01661 830035 or E: banningkeren@aol.com

West African Drumming Classes
Tuesday evenings
West African Drumming with Senegalese musician Modou Mane. New beginners welcome.
More details from Sue Amey 07961 857081 

Theatre
Queen’s Hall Arts Youth Theatre 
Tuesdays in term time at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, starting on Tuesday 14 September
‘Down Stage’ for 8 - 11 years 4.15pm – 5.30pm
‘Stage Note’ for 11-15 years 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Queen’s Hall Arts’ fantastic new skills-based youth theatre for 8-15yr olds has two full groups meeting on Tuesdays. Join the waiting list for places!

Highlights Community Touring Scheme
Highlights is a Community Touring Scheme which brings high quality entertainment to your doorstep. Queen’s Hall Arts supports local promoters at Greenhead, Wark, Haydon Bridge, Henshaw, Newbrough, Bellingham and Prudhoe and provides funding for performances of music, theatre, puppetry and comedy from around the world. To receive a Highlights brochure or to find out more, contact 01768 353954 or info@highlightsnorth.co.uk

Dance
There are growing opportunities in Northumberland for young people to dance. QHA Outreach manages The Youth Dance England Northumberland Dance Hub - an ambitious programme of community and after-school workshops in all styles of dance, led by the county’s best dance leaders and choreographers – visit www.youthdancenortheast.co.uk

Youth Dance Project
Mondays in term time 4.00pm - 5.30pm ... Starts Monday 13 September
Do you want to dance, perform and /or choreograph and are aged 8-15yrs? The Youth Dance Project could be just for you! Led by Nadia Iftkhar, students work with choreographers and take weekly technique classes, leading to performances across the region.
£35 for whole term