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Music and Performing Arts Salford

MAPAS has been offering Music and Performing Arts opportunities to the people of our city for 60 years! Today, the service continues to offer lessons for people of all ages who want to learn an instrument or sing.

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Drama & Musical Theatre

Drama & Musical Theatre

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A girl learning how to play the trumpet

Learn to Play an Instrument

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MAPAS Centre

MAPAS Centre

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MAPAS for Schools

MAPAS for Schools

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MAPAS Melody Makers

MAPAS Melody Makers

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A disability dance class

MAPAS Movers

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Singing

Singing

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On Wednesday we received a visit from The MAPAS youth orchestra who performed a fantastic concert enjoyed by all our pupils and staff. The performance was exceptional and everyone watching at Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School really enjoyed it. The young people performing were kind and friendly and a pleasure to have in school. Well done and thank you!

A Staff Member from All Saints RC Primary School

MAPAS visited us at Fiddlers Lane Primary School last week, and our children absolutely loved it!! When I spoke to the children about an orchestra visit they were unsure what to expect but it was lovely to see the children getting involved and joining in with the MAPAS team. The performing arts group and the choir were also fabulous. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your summer tour - we can't wait for next year!

A Staff Member at Fiddlers Lane Primary School

She loves learning the piano and I enjoy hearing her practice and trying out new tunes at home.

Parent of a MAPAS Pupil

He loves his lessons and the link to the wider MAPAS community and ensembles.

Parent of a MAPAS Pupil

She enjoys every single lesson and always looks forward to the next one. She learns, practices, and enjoys every class. Thank you for her wonderful teaching and support.

Parent of a MAPAS Pupil

Music and Performing Arts Salford (MAPAS) is Salford’s provider of Performing Arts opportunities

The MAPAS Centre offers the opportunity to be creative and perform alongside other people through a variety of bands, choirs, orchestras, drama and musical theatre groups. There are a range of groups to suit all abilities and ages. Our single monthly membership fee gives you access to as many groups as you would like to join (provided you meet the entry requirements/age restrictions).

Visit the MAPAS website to find out more or get in touch if you have any questions. We are more than happy to help you on your creative journey!

MAPAS group at the MAPAS Centre
Guitar Club MAPAS

Frequently asked questions

Music and Performing Arts Salford (MAPAS) is Salford’s provider of Performing Arts opportunities.

MAPAS teaches music and performing arts to the people of our city; whether that is in a school setting, as part of a group based at the MAPAS centre, or individual instrument tuition.

MAPAS is not just for kids. You can have individual instrument tuition or join our Community Choir or Salford Steel.

Our single monthly membership fee gives you access to as many groups as you would like to join (provided you meet the entry requirements/age restrictions), and we offer free instrument hire to students in instrument lessons as well as Assisted Purchase schemes for those wishing to buy their own instrument.

You can also learn other music based skills via MAPAS including Music Theory and Music Production*.

*Not offered as a standard course, but one off courses held as and when available.

No!

MAPAS offer tuition in Salford schools but we know that this doesn’t suit everyone. If you are an adult learner or have a child who would prefer to learn outside of a school setting, we offer evening tuition at our MAPAS Centre base, as well as our MAPAS @ Home service for those wishing to learn from the comfort of their own home.

 

 

MAPAS Centre is a membership scheme that gives you access to our bands, orchestras, choirs, drama groups and theatre groups. It provides opportunities for children, young people and adults from across Salford to take part in creative activities together.

Most of our sessions take place at Moorside High School in Swinton (M27 0AP) but we run some groups at various other venues throughout the city.
The MAPAS Centre is split into three strands: Music Centre, Singing Centre and Performing Arts Centre. However, you can access all three strands with one MAPAS Centre membership (current membership fee from £10 per month for children).

No!

MAPAS is open to anyone who has a passion for or wants to gain access to the arts!

While our school services are for Salford based schools and all of our sessions take place in Salford, you do not have to be based in Salford yourself to attend, nor do you need to be enrolled in a Salford School to attend children’s groups at the MAPAS centre.

 

Yes!

Both our Community Choir (Thursday, 7.30 – 8.45pm, Moorside High) and Salford Steel (Thursday 6.00 – 7.15pm, Co-op Academy Walkden) are both open to members aged 18+, with adult MAPAS Membership costing just £15 per month.

As with a junior membership, you can join both MAPAS adult groups with a single membership.

We also offer MAPAS Movers (Wednesday, and Melody Makers (Wednesday, 5.30 – 6.15pm), for adults with SEND.

While some of our music groups and ensembles have an entry requirement, the vast majority of MAPAS centre groups are open to all (provided they meet certain age criteria.

For more information, head over to the MAPAS website, and check out the entry requirements for the group or ensemble that you’re interested in.

Yes!

On average, members of our MAPAS centre will be invited to perform in 2-3 performances or showcases per year.

Depending which and how many groups and ensembles you are involved with, some people may get more opportunity to perform. However, there is no pressure for anyone to perform if they do not wish to do so.

MAPAS can also help you pass music, singing, and music theory examinations.

We organise Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams. We run practical exam sessions twice a year and, in agreement with the MAPAS tutor and parent/carer, pupils are entered for these exams when they are ready.
 
We can also help you to arrange music theory examinations. In order to take higher practical grades, you will need to pass Grade 5 Music Theory. Please note that Music Theory assessment at Grades 1 to 5 must be taken online. Candidates can take the exam in any location where they have a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and internet access.

The majority of MAPAS Centre sessions take place at our MAPAS Centre base at Moorside High School (M27 0AP). However, check the details for each group you wish to join, prior to attending. The MAPAS centre operates out of Moorside High School on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. from 4:30-8:30pm. Each MAPAS group/ensemble has its own rehearsal time and venue (see specific groups for details).

The MAPAS Centre – Moorside High School.

East Lancashire Road Entrance
use postcode M27 5ZR
What 3 words – monday.miles.clock
Use South Entrance for building access

Accessible parking spaces close to the MAPAS entrance.

Same level entry points into the building.
On-site lift to access all levels of the MAPAS Centre.
Disabled toilet facilities.
Other MAPAS Venues include:
Boothstown Community Centre (Infant Orchestra)

Standfield Drive

Boothstown
Manchester
M28 1NB
Car park for up to 10 cars plus on road parking.

Accessible to wheelchair users.

Disabled toilet facilities.
Loop link.
Oakwood Academy (Oakwood Junior SEND Choir)
Chatsworth Road
Eccles

Manchester
M30 9DY

Accessible parking spaces close to the entrance.

On street parking is available.
Same-level entry points into the building.
Disabled toilet facilities.

The Co-Op Academy Walkden (Salford Steel)

211 Old Clough Lane
Worsley
Manchester
M28 7JB
For Salford Steel please park in the staff car park and follow signs for the Sports Entrance.
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