Welcome to Learning and Participation at The Bridgewater Hall.

We provide opportunities for schools, community groups and individuals to get involved with the work of the Hall. Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of music or a professional looking for new ideas, use this part of the site to discover what we can offer you.

For the first thirteen years, Learning and Participation was funded and managed by The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust. Since 2010, core funding through SMG Theatres has allowed us to expand our work whilst retaining the same aims of innovative, responsive community engagement.

Bring your group along for one of our regular workshops, attend a family concert or explore our current projects to see what’s on offer over the next few months.
 

Latest News

• Songbook of the Earth, a major collaboration with Manchester Camerata, culminated in a performance by 450 schoolchildren in the main auditorium in April.

• A Little Bite Music runs from May until September.  Visit the Hall every Friday lunchtime for a free concert in the foyer, or see where musicians are performing near you as part of the linked Bridgewater in the Community season. 

• Music on your Doorstep takes free music to local venues across Greater Manchester, each of which will enjoy a mini-series of classical and contemporary performances.

• Plans for the 2010/11 Learning season are in development: 

Primary schools will enjoy space themed art and music workshops during the autumn term, linked to a performance of The Planets by Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Hallé Choir and NASA.

The autumn Guitar Festival will include schools from Greater Manchester focussing on guitar through Wider Opportunities music tuition.

In early 2011 we’re planning a project with signing choirs, who will be invited to work with early music choral group The Sixteen.

Older students can participate in an innovative letter writing project in May 2011. This will be connected to the visit of the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, performing Tatiana’s letter scene from Tchaikovsky’s Excerpts from Eugene Onegin.

Find out more about our future plans and let us know you're interested here.