The World in One City: A Musical Journey

In partnership with National Museums Liverpool

Fancy a trip around the globe?

Join presenter Alasdair Malloy, conductor Matthew Lynch and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on an epic musical journey.

Different countries, different cultures – music is a gateway to it all. In this concert, the Orchestra will use music to help us discover the history and traditions of communities around the world – as well as those a little closer to home here in Liverpool! Exploring geography and identity, we will also learn about the important role music plays in shaping a sense of home and self for individuals around the globe.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Matthew Lynch conductor
Alasdair Malloy presenter
Kate Labno BSL Interpreter / Lorna Moran BSL Interpreter (Friday only)

Please note that in 2025, all eight concerts will be aimed at children across Key Stages 2 and 3, linking to curriculum topics from both key stages. We recommend these concerts are most suitable for children in school years 3-7.

Concerts last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

• Monday 10 March 2025 1.30pm - sold out
• Tuesday 11 March 2025 10.30am - sold out
• Tuesday 11 March 2025 1.30pm - sold out
• Wednesday 12 March 2025 10.30am - limited availability
• Wednesday 12 March 2025 1.30pm - sold out
• Thursday 13 March 2025 10.30am - sold out
• Thursday 13 March 2025 at 1.30pm - sold out
• Friday 14 March 2025 at 10.30am - sold out

Due to popular demand, we are delighted to now be offering BSL interpretation at all eight of our Key Stage 2 and 3 concerts in 2025.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK CONCERTS
 

Scheme of Work

With your booking, you will receive a free scheme of work written specifically for Key Stages 2 and 3 that explores the concert theme and content. It contains eight individual lessons that can be delivered in the classroom by the class teacher, alongside recordings of some of the repertoire (specially recorded by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra) and additional resources to support the lessons. It will also introduce the performers and provide relevant background information to prepare for your visit.

The Key Stage 2 and 3 scheme of work also includes resources to support the teaching and learning of our specially commissioned song, which the children will sing in the concerts. This will include a video demonstrating the British Sign Language interpretation of the song to teach in the classroom.

The scheme of work allows learners to develop knowledge and skills linked to the National Curriculum and will enhance their experience at the concert. Lessons will be adaptable and differentiated to suit all abilities.
“The scheme of work was varied and engaging, with activities for all types of learners and additional learning suggestions that covered multiple subjects.” – Primary Teacher, Key Stage 2 Schools’ Concerts 2024

We will publish the scheme of work in the months prior to the concerts. It will be emailed to all current bookers at the time of publication.

INSET Session

These free sessions will provide an introduction to the scheme of work and accompanying resources. They will offer teachers the chance to develop music teaching skills, and gain confidence in delivering the scheme of work in the classroom.

We are offering four INSET sessions - two online and two in person. To book your place, please complete the following form. If you have any questions, please contact Nikita on schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com. INSET sessions will take place on the following dates:

• Tuesday 26 November, 2-3pm ONLINE
• Wednesday 27 November, 4.30-6pm IN PERSON at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room
• Tuesday 14 January, 4.30-6pm IN PERSON at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room
• Wednesday 15 January, 2-3pm ONLINE

National Museums Liverpool Workshops and Exhibitions

To enhance your visit, our partners – National Museums Liverpool – can offer a wide range of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups across five of their museums and galleries. Sessions are led by experienced facilitators who use fascinating collections, inspiring exhibitions and amazing stories to engage your students.

National Museums Liverpool’s venues are home to more than four million objects from across the world. Before or after your visit to the Liverpool Philharmonic, make a day of your trip to the city centre by visiting one of their venues – you can get excited about global history and cultures at World Museum, discover incredible art at the Walker Art Gallery, or learn about Liverpool’s social and maritime history at one of their museums on the waterfront.  

How to Book

Book now using the button above – simply select your preferred date, choose the number of tickets required, pay using a debit/credit card*, and you’re all booked!

• You are entitled to 1 free adult ticket for every 10 child tickets booked, or part thereof. For example, if you book 33 child tickets you will be entitled to 4 free adult tickets. Please select the appropriate number on the booking page.
• It is your responsibility to book the appropriate number of adult places for the number of children attending, ensuring safeguarding ratios are met. You can purchase additional adult tickets on the booking page.
• You can tell us about any specific accessibility and/or parking requirements on the booking page. If anyone in your party is a wheelchair user, please ensure you select the correct ticket type when booking to allow us to allocate accessible seating to your group. If anybody in your group needs a clear view of the BSL interpreter, please let us know in advance so we can allocate your seating accordingly.
• If you are a special school, please complete our reservation form (link below) so we can ensure that the appropriate access measures can be allocated to your group.
• You will not receive any tickets for this event. A confirmation email will be sent once payment has been received. You will receive a full information pack nearer to the concert.

Ticket prices start at just £5.25 as part of our early bird offer, raising to £6 on Friday 8 November at 5pm. In order to secure this reduced rate, please make sure you have booked your visit before Friday 8 November 2024. Any tickets booked after this time will cost our full-price rate of £6.

Schools booking as part of Music Education Hubs 

If you are a school booking as part of either Resonate Music Education Hub, or St Helens Music Education Hub, you should have received a promo code to book your tickets. If you haven’t received a code, please contact schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com.

Multi Academy Trusts 

If you are a Multi Academy Trust wishing to buy tickets for a number of schools (minimum 500 tickets), you can take advantage of a discounted group booking rate (£5 per child). To book your tickets, please use the Multi Academy Trust booking form, which can be found here.


You will need to have to hand:
• Names of schools for each individual booking
• The lead contact’s name and email address for each individual school
• Numbers of child/adult tickets required for each booking

*If you cannot pay by debit/credit card and require an invoice, please use this form to book your tickets. Please note that payment must be made within 30 days of invoice issue to secure the booking. We reserve the right to cancel any booking if the invoice is not paid by the due date.

 If you have any queries, please have a look at our FAQs page here, or contact schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com