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We are delighted to offer young musicians the opportunity to take part in a series of Jazz Workshops at City Halls, Glasgow this March. Led by our expert instrumental instructors, these sessions will introduce students to a variety of jazz styles, including swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban, and more. Participants will develop their understanding of jazz idioms, learn to play by […]

Get ready for an unforgettable season of music as CREATE presents the 2025 Showcase Spring Concerts and a special Lord Provost Glasgow 850 Celebration Chamber Concert. Featuring some of Glasgow’s most talented young musicians, these performances promise to be a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar. CREATE Spring Concerts 2025  City Halls, Glasgow Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March Concerts […]

The Scottish Young Musicians Glasgow Final has once again highlighted the exceptional musical talent across the city, with incredible performances from young instrumentalists and vocalists competing for the title of Glasgow’s Solo Performer of the Year 2025. After an outstanding competition, Craig McGroarty, a talented clarinettist from Knightswood Secondary School, was named Glasgow’s Overall Winner. Craig captivated the adjudicators with his […]

We are delighted to share the CREATE Standards & Quality Report for session 2023-24, celebrating another year of exceptional creative learning and performance opportunities for Glasgow’s children and young people. This year’s report highlights remarkable achievements across Expressive Arts, including:  A record 8,498 pupils receiving instrumental tuition, with a 21% increase in participation.  The triumphant return of Glasgow Schools’ Youth Theatre, bringing High […]

Glasgow CREATE is thrilled to launch “It’s Our Home, Glasgow”, a special citywide project celebrating Glasgow’s 850th anniversary. We are inviting every primary school in the city to take part in this ambitious musical initiative, bringing pupils together in a shared celebration of our history, culture, and community spirit. This unique project features a specially written song with verses in […]

One of the standout moments of 2024 was Glasgow Schools’ Big Band taking centre stage at the iconic Old Fruitmarket, headlining their own show and sharing the spotlight with some of the most exciting young jazz, funk, and soul musicians from across the city. The energy, talent, and passion on display made for an unforgettable […]

We’re excited to announce this year’s GSYT production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr, taking place from the 11th – 13th February in Lourdes Secondary School. Tickets are priced at £7 for adults and £3 for children. You simply book your tickets here and pay for them on the night with cash. Doors will open […]

As schools close today for the Christmas holidays, we reflect on an incredible year of music, creativity, and community at CREATE. A Heartfelt Thanks To the parents and carers: thank you for your dedication, encouragement, and for supporting our young musicians throughout the year. Your involvement helps make everything we do possible. To our music […]

How to Access the Programme: To access Saturday’s chamber programme, please click here to download the PDF. We recommend saving it to your device or printing a copy to bring with you. To access Monday’s programme, please click here to download the PDF. To access Tuesday’s programme, please click here to download the PDF. Why […]

Tickets are now on sale for our 2024 Christmas Concert Series, which take place in City Halls on the 9th, 10th & 14th December. Monday 9th Dec Time: 19:30 – 21:30 Ticket Prices: £10, Concessions £5 – senior citizens, under 18’s, students Groups: Pipe Band, Symphonic Wind Band, Senior & Junior Choir, Percussion Ensemble, String […]

We hope everyone is settling in to the new school year and we’re excited to welcome all of our City Groups, Ensembles, Choirs and Orchestras back to City Halls. Enrolment is still open here. We’re delighted to have two new groups for this year, Glasgow Schools’ Pipe Band and our brand new Trad Ensemble. The […]

We are delighted to launch our brand new Trad Ensemble for 2024-25. Following our two successful Trad Play Days in June, we are now recruiting members to join our newest city-wide ensemble. Rehearsals will take place in City Halls on a Thursday from 4.30-6pm. For more details, including all rehearsal dates, click here or choose […]