Explore the new Bate Collection through themes of Resonance and Invention, and the sounds and context of instruments from the Middle Ages to the late 20th Century. The tour can be tailored to your specific interests. Play instruments from the collection - from natural trumpet to sackbut, from lute and viol to baroque flute and clavichord, and from serpent to theremin.
Essential information
- Key stage: 2
- Duration: 45-60 minutes
- Available: Monday or Tuesday mornings (please enquire about other availability)
- Maximum group size: 32
- Venue: The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6GG
- Cost*: £125
* Some groups may be exempt from taught session charges. This currently applies to state-funded special schools and UK schools taking part in University access and outreach programmes.
* Discounts are also available for maintained schools with pupils qualifying for Pupil Premium/Ever 6 FSM.
For all bookings email: bate.education@music.ox.ac.uk
All workshops and group visits must be booked in advance. Please give as much information as possible about group size, ages, preferred dates or times when contacting us. Sessions can be adapted to your needs, curriculum and to other age groups. For more information about our education programme, please contact: bate.education@music.ox.ac.uk
