Families

At Music in the Round, we believe music is for everyone!

Whether you’re looking for a friendly and accessible concert experience for your child, or seeking an unforgettable opportunity for your whole family to play alongside professional musicians, keep an eye on the activities and resources below to find something with the perfect fit for you and your family.

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11 October 2025, various times

Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

FAMILY CONCERT: THE STORM WHALE

Ensemble 360 & Lucy Drever

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FAMILY CONCERT

21 February 2026, 11:00 am

Cast, Doncaster

CLOSE-UP FAMILY CONCERT: MUSIC FOR CURIOUS YOUNG MINDS

Ensemble 360

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25 April 2026, 11:00 am

Cast, Doncaster

FAMILY CONCERT: THE STORM WHALE

Ensemble 360

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Caroline Hallam teaches us the call and response section, ‘Climb the Needle’ from Giddy Goat, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman.

Climb the Needle | Giddy Goat

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A backing tracking, without voice, for practicing the call and response section of Giddy Goat, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman.

Climb the Mountain (Backing Track) | Giddy Goat

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A backing track for ‘Climb the Mountain’ from Giddy Goat, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman.

Climb the Mountain (Backing Track) | Giddy Goat

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An audio track with John Webb for use in the classroom to learn the call and response section of Giddy Goat, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman.

Climb the Mountain (Backing Track with Voice) | Giddy Goat

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A classroom resource pack for the touring String Quintet version of The Chimpanzees of Happy Town, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Giles Andrae and Guy Parker-Rees.

Classroom Resource Pack | Chimpanzees of Happy Town (String Quintet)

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Caroline Hallam teaches Chutney’s song from the story of The Chimpanzees of Happy Town, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Giles Andrae and Guy Parker-Rees. For more details, please see the Classroom Resource Pack.

Chutney, Go Plant The Seed | The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

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This track has been created to be used alongside the project resource pack, to allow your class to sing, speak, and play along with an adapted version of ‘Chutney in Jail’ from ‘The Chimpanzees of Happy Town’, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Giles Andrae and Guy Parker-Rees. For more details, please see the Classroom Resource Pack.

With thanks to John Webb for creating this exercise, and the Ligeti Quartet and James Manson for recording the track.

Chutney in Jail Play-along | The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

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Caroline Hallam teaches us Chimpanzee Song from The Chimpanzees of Happy Town, a Music in the Round Storybook Concert by Children’s Composer-in-Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book by Giles Andrae and Guy Parker-Rees. For more details, please see the Classroom Resource Pack.

Chimpanzee Song | The Chimpanzees of Happy Town

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Breaking the Singing Barrier is a free digital resource for music teachers working in early years settings, primary and secondary schools. The resource is brought to you by the ISM Trust in partnership with Voices Foundation, and supported by the Schools Music Association (SMA).

 

Breaking the Singing Barrier

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