Music for Families in Birmingham

One of the really great things about living close to Birmingham is the variety of music happening in the city centre. Since becoming a parent, I have discovered that this extends to families as well. Here are some of the best family musical events coming soon.

BOpera

B'Opera describe themselves as producing 'beautiful music for tiny ears.' I'd say that is an absolutely spot on description of the classical music that B'Opera share with young children and their families. My family have attended one of their concerts and it was lots of fun and very interactive. The costume and props really engaged my children and the whole family was singing along at some point during the performance. B'Opera have a relaxed concert coming up on March 19^th called Songs My Mother Taught Me at St George's Church, Birmingham.

https://www.bopera.co.uk/events-1 Tickets are £17.50 for one adult and up to two children.

Notelets

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra have a brilliant performance space in Berkley Street just off Broad Street. They regularly host these fantastic Notelets concerts aimed at preschoolers and their families. There are lots of opportunities during the concerts for children to get up and move around. The concerts are themed usually around a book. The next Notelet's concert is the Jazz in the Jungle Trilogy with dates on 11th and 12th of March. Be warned that concerts often get fully booked as they are so popular. There are free craft activities before the concerts and an opportunity to try out the instruments at the end of the concert. Tickets are £10 each or 4 for £35. https://bmusic.co.uk/events/cbso-2021-22-notelets-fri-11-march-2022-11am#booking-info

Jazzlines Family Jam

This event regularly takes place in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Birmingham's Symphony Hall. The great news is that it's completely free. The next Jam session is on 19^th February and you need to book a ticket. Take an instrument if you have one but otherwise just turn up with lots of enthusiam.

https://bmusic.co.uk/events/jazzlines-family-jam-4

CBSO Family Concerts

Hearing a full orchestra play in the impressive Symphony Hall will create a brilliant memory for your children. I have previously taken a baby to one of these concerts and felt completely relaxed. Nobody minds if children get up and jig around as everyone there has kids and appreciates that music is fun. Free craft activities are provided before the concerts which are based on particular themes. A Myths and Legends concert kicks off half term this Sunday with tickets still available at this link: https://bmusic.co.uk/events/cbso-2021-22-family-concert Tickets are £12 or £38 for a group of 4. I am especially looking forward to the music from How to Train your Dragon. Totally roarsome!

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