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DMS Musical Journey

Join the DMS Musical Journey!

Start with our youngest learners, building a musical foundation through fun activities like singing and rhythm games. Progress to learning instruments in whole-class sessions—imagine playing ukulele, trumpet, or even exploring digital music! As you advance, join small groups with our unique STARS framework, developing skills at your own pace with support from weekly lessons. Music brings everyone together, offering opportunities to join groups, perform, and even take music exams. With Durham Music Service, your musical journey begins here. Where will it take you?

DMS Secondary Framework

DMS Secondary Framework

Helping every young secondary musician grow, create, and feel proud of their progress. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2025

Updated: 9th December, 2025

Author: Michael Summers

DMS Primary Provision 2025-26

DMS Primary Provision 2025-26

NEW Primary Provision Brochure for 2025 - 2026 Read more

Published: 25th March, 2025

Updated: 15th September, 2025

Author: Michael Summers

DMS Stars and Framework

DMS Stars and Framework

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

Published: 1st December, 2021

Updated: 1st July, 2025

Author: Michael Summers

Music Groups

Music Groups

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

Published: 9th September, 2021

Updated: 15th September, 2025

Author: Michael Summers

Sign up for lessons

Sign up for lessons

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

Published: 9th September, 2021

Updated: 15th September, 2025

Author: Michael Summers

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  • Momentum - Brass Festival Durham 2026

    Momentum - Brass Festival Durham 2026

    Momentum: a collaborative project with the NASUWT Brass Band and DMS brass students from Durham Johnston School, St Margaret's and Thornhill Primary Schools. Students and members of the NASUWT Brass Band have worked collaboratively in workshops, playing together a wide variety of original and traditional music in anticipation of the event at the Locomotion Museum.

  • Durham City Orchestra and Durham Stars End of Year Concert

    Durham City Orchestra and Durham Stars End of Year Concert

    Durham Music City Orchestra and Durham Stars Orchestra will be performing an informal sharing concert for parents/carers. Rehearsal at 4p.m. - Parents/carers please arrive at 4.35p.m for concert to begin at 4.40p.m.

  • DMS Weardale and Teesdale Flute Stars 2026-27

    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!

  • Durham Music Youth & Training Choirs - Summer Leavers' Soiree

    Durham Music Youth & Training Choirs - Summer Leavers' Soiree

    An hour-long concert by the Youth and Training Choirs, featuring performances by our Youth Choir leavers.

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