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Check out our wide range of free music-based resources that young people and teachers can get involved with from home or in the classroom.  

If you’re bringing children to The Bridgewater Hall, either as a family or school party, there are some brilliant free resources available to help you explore music and sound. The list below includes some of our own resources and many more which we’ve come across during our work. They are grouped by age range and theme. 

Our partners across Greater Manchester also offer some brilliant opportunities for people of all ages to explore music. Check out the partners’ activities page to see what else is on offer. 

Resources from The Bridgewater Hall

What’s Next?

So maybe you’ve explored at Music Makers or perhaps you’ve jammed at Be Hear Now – what’s next? The information linked below should highlight what else is out there to keep that love of music going. 

Download What’s Next resources

Map of the Orchestra

The Map of the Orchestra will help young concertgoers to spot some of the most common orchestral instruments on the stage and to learn about how they are made and played.

Download  Map of the Orchestra

Treasure Trail

Our Treasure Trail introduces children to some of the building’s secrets – from the Touchstone on the piazza to the springs beneath the floor. The upper foyer levels are opened one hour before each concert. If you’re visiting at other times, it is possible to find everything from Stalls level.

The Treasure Trail will take up to 30 minutes to complete – please arrive in good time if you’re due to attend a performance.

Download  Treasure Trail

Full Family Discovery Booklet

Download a pdf version of our full Family Discovery Booklet, including Map of the Orchestra, Treasure Trail and other activities.

Download full Family Discovery Booklet

External Resources

We’re not responsible for the following sites. If you host one of the sites listed below, thank you! If you’d like us to acknowledge you with a different title or description, please get in touch.

All Ages

Manchester Libraries provide free access to an extensive online library of Naxos classical music recordings, available via your library account. Sign up at your local library and log in from any computer.

Primary School

BBC Bitesize – Music Activities – a range of games and activities for children aged 4-11

Secondary School (and adult learners)

BBC3 Discovering Music – a range of games and activities for young people aged 11-16

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