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Now Hear This! is a fun-packed, fast-paced introduction to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra for Key Stage 2 children aged 7-11.
This year’s concert is inspired by Neil Armstrong and the Moon landings and we will explore amazing worlds in space through music from across the galaxies!
This is an accessible and low cost opportunity for your KS2 classes to experience the power of a live symphony orchestra of professional musicians first hand, as well as being a part of the live concert!
On booking, schools will receive a password. Use the password to access the concert's full KS2 resources package. Enter your password HERE (click).*:
*If you cannot find your password, please refer to your booking confirmation email from George Matthews at the Royal Concert Hall. Or email George c/o George.Matthews@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
About Now Hear This! 2025
Download a schools' booking form HERE:
About the Concert
Our journey into Space includes two instrumental pieces to play along with, two songs to sing and a dance piece to get you moving.
In preparation, do allow plenty of time to download the free KS2 resources and introduce the music to your classes. This will give your pupils enough time to practice the music and songs.
If you would like your classes to hear all the pieces in advance, download the full concert programme HERE.
Model Music Curriculum
This year we feature two pieces that are featured in the MMC's Western Classical Tradition section; Beethoven's Symphony No.5 and Mars, from The Planets, by Gustav Holst, an English twentieth century composer.
The Hallé Orchestra
Conductor Euan Shields
Presenter Ruth Rosales
Rehearsal start 12 o'clock
Concert Start 1pm
Concert End 2.10pm
The
Music:
Richard Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra
Gustav Holst Jupiter (from The Planets)
Various, arr. Graff Space Dance
Benjamin Britten Dawn (from Four Sea Interludes)
Gustav Holst Venus (from the Planets)
Delia Derbyshire Doctor Who theme
Benjamin Britten Storm (from Four Sea Interludes)
Aaron Copland Fanfare for The Common Man
John Williams Main Title (from Star Wars)
Come and Play pieces:
Ludwig Van Beethoven Movement 1 (from Symphony No.5)
Gustav Holst Mars (from the Planets)
Come And Sing pieces:
Marc Winstanley Stars
Lucy Spraggan Lucky Stars
Booking is via George.Matthews@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Download a 2025 booking form HERE
Access event resources for instrumentalists and singers after booking is confirmed.
If you have any password authentication issues, please contact the event booking contact at TRCH George.Matthews@nottingcity.gov.uk
Booking essential
Book via The Royal Concert Hall
For any enquiries
- By phone
- 0115 989 5555
- By email
- George.Matthews@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
