Learning at the CAT
Sage Gateshead’s CAT is a high-level music training programme for young people with exceptional potential and passion for music. Learn more about our programme.
Learn moreInformation for Students
If you’re a CAT student, here’s some useful information about the programme and your studies.
More informationWind and Brass Programme
Study Leader: Marion Craig
The CAT offers tuition in all woodwind and brass instruments from a team of tutors which includes members of Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Learn moreKeyboard Programme
Study Leader: James Craig
Tuition in keyboard instruments from a team of extremely experienced teachers, in a range of musical styles.
Learn moreComposition and Music Language
Working with our experienced tutors, participants will create a portfolio of work across a range of genres and for a variety of instruments, with performance and workshop opportunities available.
Learn morePercussion Programme
Study Leader: Roger Hempsall
The Percussion Programme offers tuition on timpani, tuned percussion, world music percussion and drum kit in a wide variety of styles
Learn morePopular & Contemporary Programme
Study Leader: James Birkett
The Popular & Contemporary Programme is designed for young musicians who want to explore and develop their interest in a wide range of performance styles including jazz, rock, funk, blues and fusion music.
Learn moreString Programme
Study Leader: James Craig
The CAT offers tuition in all string instruments from a team of tutors that includes members of Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Learn moreVocal Programme
Study Leader: Mary Hitch
The CAT offers tuition in a range of vocal styles, led by an experienced team of tutors.
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