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.
Start Your Musical Adventure!
Play and Learn! Imagine diving into music by learning to play instruments like the ukulele, trumpet, and clarinet, or venturing into digital music discovery. Each student gets their own instrument, sparking joy and excitement in every class!
Become a DMS Star! As you progress, join our small group sessions and become a DMS Star! Our STARS framework helps you develop at your own pace, enhance skills, and gain confidence. Thrive on challenges? We offer opportunities for external music exams and assessments.
Connect and Perform! Music connects us all. Grow in confidence and join various music groups and live performances. It’s more than learning—it’s about creating lasting memories and friendships.
A Lifetime of Music! With DMS, music is a lifelong companion. Start your journey with us and discover where music can take you. Ready to find out more?
· Specialist face-to-face lessons in groups during school time with a Durham Music Service Teacher.
· Online support with access to a wide range of resources to extend your child’s learning at home.
· Fully subsidised access to a range of Music Groups across both Durham and Darlington.
· Certificates of Achievement: Our DMS Star framework enables all students to achieve termly certificates throughout their primary school years.
· Access external examinations.
· Opportunities to celebrate music-making in performances and workshops.
Helping every young secondary musician grow, create, and feel proud of their progress. 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
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
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
When your child signs up for lessons with Durham Music Service you will receive login details to YUMU, our online resource support portal at no extra cost or subscription. Read more