Music in Schools

Gateshead Music Service, supported by Gateshead Council, has a proud tradition of supporting music in schools. Music-making offers significant educational, social, cultural, and health benefits that can positively impact young people throughout their lives. Engaging with music from an early age helps children develop creativity, discipline, and teamwork, while enhancing cognitive abilities and academic performance. It also promotes well-being by reducing stress, boosting mood, and increasing self-esteem. Socially, music fosters collaboration and communication, allowing children to build friendships and develop a sense of community. By working together, schools, the music service, and parents can nurture a lifelong love of music, empowering young people to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Schools

Most schools operate a system of instrumental tuition and may provide access to a range of additional activities such as music clubs, choirs and school ensembles of various kinds. Please contact your child's school directly if you wish to find out more about what is available. The school will also advise about any additional costs involved.

Gateshead Schools' Music Service (part of the North and South of Tyne and Darlington Music Hub)

Gateshead Music Service is part of the North and South of Tyne and Darlington Music Hub. We receive funding from Arts Council England to work with schools and other partners to provide a vibrant local offer of musical experiences. This work includes provision of instrumental tuition in Gateshead schools and a system of local ensembles which is free to attend.

Contact us

Barbara Murray
Music Service Administrator (Gateshead Schools' Music Service)
0191 433 8685

barbaramurray@gateshead.gov.uk
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