#JoinInDMS

Come and make music with DMS

For all, all music, all instruments, all ages, all groups.

Have fun making music with others. Groups starting from week commencing 16th September #JoinInDMS together Read more

Durham Music Service offers small group lessons in nearly all schools across County Durham and Darlington. Read more

DMS Weardale and Teesdale Flute Stars 2026-27

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!
Instrument Appeal: Music for Everyone

Support our Instrument Appeal to bring high-quality instruments to pupils and the community, fostering creativity and unity.
DMS Secondary Framework

Helping every young secondary musician grow, create, and feel proud of their progress.
Music Groups

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