A fun group for pupils in Years 5 and 6 who already receive small group recorder lessons in school. Come along and transfer your skills to flute. A fun way to learn a new instrument, make new friends and take part in a music group all at the same time! Read more
Support our Instrument Appeal to bring high-quality instruments to pupils and the community, fostering creativity and unity. Read more
Helping every young secondary musician grow, create, and feel proud of their progress. Read more
Being a member of Durham Music Service groups is FREE However, to keep our groups open to everyone we rely on donations from parents/guardians like you. If your household income is greater than £40,000 per year we would be most grateful if you consider making an optional donation. Pay for 1 term of Music Group £50 Cover you child’s full cost of coming to a music group £150 Pay it forward to support a dissadvanged young person £300 Pay what you can ensuring free music groups for everyone Read more
Love What We Do – Here’s How You Can Help Become a Friend of Durham Music Trust Read more
NEW Primary Provision Brochure for 2025 - 2026 Read more
Come along and be part of the DMS Musical Journey Read more
When your child has been playing or singing for approximately a year (this could be a little less or more time) it’s a great time to make music with others in a music group Read more
Welcome to Durham Music Service and DMS Stars! We are thrilled that you have chosen to begin your musical journey with us and really hope you love learning a musical instrument or learning to sing. Read more
Durham Music is delighted to be joining forces with Make Music Day once more. Our 'Big Play' is all about celebrating everyday music making; in the classroom, playground, practice room, concert hall, venue, home and much much more! Read more
TO INSPIRE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO ENJOY MUSIC THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY AND INCLUSIVE MUSICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. Read more
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Instrumental, Percussion and Vocal Tuition guidance for parents across Durham and Darlington schools. Read more
with Northern Spirit Singers, Durham Music Youth Choirs and Riverside Brass Band. Read more
Will Todd announces the winners Read more
The Roger Kelly Foundation have very kindly agreed to match fund any donations made in our ‘Christmas Give’ up to £1500. Read more
Durham Music Service is very excited to launch DMS STARS! The aim is to ensure every single young person who learns a musical instrument or sings with us feel like a star right from the beginning of their musical journey. Read more