Make Music: Young People
Play. Perform. Make your own soundtrack.
Get ready to join a music school like no other. Take your love for music and turn it into something that lasts a lifetime with unique chances to learn and play with an inspiring group of people.
These classes, courses, choirs and ensembles put your love of music at the centre of everything you learn, along with some incredible performance opportunities as your playing develops.
Applications for Make Music Young People Weekend School are now closed, but if you still want to join in we would love to hear from you; you can email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org for more information and late applications and one of the team will help.
Need to know
Get in touch: youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org
Dates: Applications for Make Music Young People Weekend School are now closed, but if you still want to join in we would love to hear from you; you can email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org for more information and late applications
Are you ready to feel the music?
We asked young people at The Glasshouse how powerful music is in their lives. The result? A celebration of all the incredible ways music shapes us – from building confidence and making new friends to simply finding joy.
Ages 4-19 years
More information on Foundation and Step Up
Age: 4 – 14
No audition required
Foundation and Step Up programmes are an exciting way for young beginners to learn music and develop through lessons and playing together. Lay the Musical Foundations for a lifelong love of music and Step Up to playing together in a group.
More information on Centre for Advanced Training
Age: 10 – 18
Audition required
The Centre for Advanced Training is for young people with a passion for music and the potential to take it further in a wide range of instruments, voice and composition.
More information on Ensembles
Age: 10-19
Auditioned and Non-Auditioned
Ensembles are led by superb performers and musicians, with guest artists and amazing performance opportunities giving unique experiences to young players. Sing or play in a wide range of styles and learn with others.
Teens and Young Adults
Choirs, classes and courses with chances to join year-round.
More information on Voices of the River's Edge
A choir for ages 18-35 singing all music styles with some amazing performance opportunities.
More information on Music Spark
Music making for adults and young people aged 14-25 who have additional needs.
More information on The Glasshouse Studios
Songwriting and music production courses for 18+.
More information on West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra
Youth orchestra for ages 12-18, all levels welcome. Free, no audition.
Make Music: SEND
Discover a world of musical joy with Make Music: SEND at The Glasshouse.
We focus on ability first, creating meaningful and inspiring musical experiences with plenty of fun along the way. We’ve got a brilliant mix of sessions, plus unique packages we can bring to you.
Bursaries
Making music transforms lives. Make Music: Young People helps people discover skills and confidence and has helped people go on to work, study and most importantly love music throughout their lives.
This experience should be available to anyone. If finances could be a barrier to you (or your child or young person) joining us please get in touch to find out more about bursaries or grants to help cover any costs.
- Lots of students don’t have to pay any fees at all.
- In 2022-2023 families received over £230,000 of bursaries.
- 75% of Centre for Advanced Training students received a bursary.
Find out how to support children and young people to study music through our bursary programme below or contact youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org.
How to apply
Our Make Music Young People programme follows the academic year (September – July).
Applications for Make Music Young People Weekend School are now closed, but if you still want to join in we would love to hear from you; you can email youngmusicians@theglasshouseicm.org for more information and late applications and one of the team will help.
First time playing with us? Read our guide to applying for Make Music classes for the first time.
Already enjoying classes with us? If your child is already part of our Weekend School, here’s some more info on how to keep on playing.
