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Be inspired by music and the arts with workshops, activities and ensembles for children, families, young people, and adults of all ages.

 

Families

Our family programme creates shared experiences for you and your family to enjoy together through play, learning and self-expression.

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View all our events for Families

Join us for family-friendly fun.

Little School of Music
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Little School of Music

Free online activities designed to encourage families to explore the world of music together.

Carnival of the Animals Films
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Carnival of the Animals Films

Join intrepid explorer Captain Cuthbert on his musical adventure…

Young People

We support young people to explore their own creativity by gaining practical experience across a broad range of artforms – music, singing, instrumental, drama, direction, design and technical skills. Register your interest to get involved or find out more.

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Opera North Youth Company (Choirs)
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Opera North Youth Company (Choirs)

Weekly vocal and drama training for young people aged 8-21.

Opera North Youth Company (Orchestra)
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Opera North Youth Company (Orchestra)

A pre-professional ensemble for instrumentalists in sixth form and university.

Young Musicians Studio
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Young Musicians Studio

Provides young musicians in Leeds with opportunities to progress their classical music making.

Young Performers Studio
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Young Performers Studio

A year-long programme nurturing ten talented young classical instrumentalists and singers from the North of England.

In Harmony Saturday Choir
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In Harmony Saturday Choir

Involvement in the choir provides regular opportunities for collaboration with our Children’s Chorus, Young Voices and Youth Company, as well as regular performance opportunities in Leeds.

Artistic Futures Podcast
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Artistic Futures Podcast

Meet a range of artists who share their experiences and some useful advice.

Schools and Education

We support teachers, schools and educators to deliver the curriculum in music and drama, creating extraordinary experiences in schools and beyond across the North of England.

School Partnership Programme (In Harmony)
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School Partnership Programme (In Harmony)

Find out about our award-winning, music education programme, In Harmony Opera North, working in partnership with schools across West Yorkshire.

School Workshops and Resources
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School Workshops and Resources

Access online resource packs and details of upcoming activities we can offer to schools, including discounted main stage  performances.

In Harmony Home Education
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In Harmony Home Education

Discover how In Harmony engages the home education community in an inclusive programme of high-quality music education.

Community Engagement

Our adult programmes offer inspirational arts activities led by professional artists in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Come and Sing: Mozart's Requiem
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Come and Sing: Mozart's Requiem

Join us for a fun and thrilling afternoon and evening of music making where you have the opportunity to perform Mozart’s Requiem as part of a massed choir.

Melodic Memories
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Melodic Memories

Monthly workshops aimed at people living with dementia and their carers.

Reconnect: Singing Wellbeing Videos
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Reconnect: Singing Wellbeing Videos

This online collection will help you reconnect with your body, breath and voice.

Couch to Chorus
A group of people singing in the Howard Assembly Room as part of the Couch To Chorus event. The live participants can be seen on a screen in the background.

Couch to Chorus

Always wanted to learn how to sing opera? From Couch to Chorus is back for an autumn edition!

View all our events for Adults
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View all our events for Adults

These workshops will give you the skills and confidence you need to get into singing.

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