Durham Music Brass Band will entertain the crowds at Beamish on Friday 3 July joining in the Mini Miners Gala Celebration event. This promises to be a super event with plenty to see and do whilst enjoying the brass band sounds. Transport will be provided for participants and further details of the day will be available to participants very soon. Read more
WE NEED YOU - To continue to develop Youth Voice within DMS, we are recruiting Secondary pupils aged 11-18 to be part of our current Youth Committee. We are looking for pupils across the county who feel they can make a contribution to DMS by being part of this group that will be working alongside staff to share their thoughts and ideas on how we can provide the best service for them. Read more
Aycliffe Rocks is a group for anyone interested in playing rock and pop music led by a professional musician/tutor. We aim to have a number of performances in prestigious venues across the year to celebrate the talent of our young people. It is available to anyone who plays drums, guitar, bass, keyboards and vocals covering a wide range of styles. Read more
DMS Stars orchestra is a fun and friendly string group who will meet each Wednesday at the Academy at Shotton Hall. Read more
Darlington String Orchestra is a fun and sociable group of string players from across Darlington Read more
This group is open to pupils in the Spennymoor area who play guitars, drums, keyboards or sing. We rehearse every Thursday from 3-4.15pm at Whitworth Park Academy and prepare songs for live performances across the school year. This group is open to students working at Grade 3 upwards in guitars, drums, keyboards, vocals. Read more
Want to be a rock star? Want to play in Band? Now’s your chance… Read more
DMS Stars Band Consett is a vibrant music group for pupils in the early stages of their playing career Read more
Come and sing with other people! Open to all upper Voices up to Year 9 Read more
DMS Stars Band Sedgefield is a vibrant music group for pupils in the early stages of their playing career. Come along and experience all the fun and enjoyment that comes with being part of a musical group! Read more
Consett Wind Band is an exciting music group for pupils with previous experience of playing in a group. Level: Grade 2 and above or Year 7 and above Read more
Come and sing with other people! Open for all Voices from Year 9 Read more
Once again the DMS Consett Stars Band and Consett Wind Band are joining forces with the Glendale Choir an an evening of instrumental and vocal music. Read more
This is a group especially for beginner players for their first taste of playing in a Band. Playing in a band is a fun way to improve musical skills and give a first taste of performing alongside other children at the start of their musical journey. Targeted especially for those in their first years of learning a Brass, Woodwind or Percussion instrument. This is a FREE group to join. Read more
This is a fantastic opportunity to play in a high-level musical group and is open to string players of Grade 5 standard and above and to wind/brass players of Grade 6 and above. Read more
The band is one of the leading ensembles in Durham Music Service Read more
Durham Music Service groups perform on the platform stage at Hope Town as part of the annual Darlington Community Carnival! Sign up to take part in the DMS Pop-up Choir 2026! Young singers aged 9-16 can sign up and learn songs to then come together as part of the Darlington Carnival Celebrations at Hope Town. In addition to the pop-up choir there will also be the Darlington Stars Band and Darlington String Orchestra performing. Read more
Ferryhill Rock Band is open to any secondary school pupil (Y7-Y11) looking to play in a rock band! Playing or singing in a group is a brilliant experience: There’s the chance to make new friends during rehearsals, develop new musical skills and celebrate success at special performances with friends and family. Open to singers, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard players. Read more
This is your opportunity to make music in a group. Read more
Rock and Pop band working towards live performances. Secondary school pupils welcome. Read more
DMS Darlington Rocks is a weekly twilight session run by specialist Rock & Pop tutors at Longfield Academy for students of grade 3 or above on drums, guitar and vocals. Read more
This is your opportunity to make music in a group. A fun group with musical games to increase playing skills. Read more
DMS Stars orchestra is a fun and friendly music group for string players who meet together every Monday at Durham Johnston School. Read more
Welcome to The Durham City Stars Wind band. This is a group is aimed at beginner players who have been playing for approximately 1 year. Rehearsals start Monday 22 September 2025 Read more
Durham City Orchestra is a thriving and friendly group for young string players who have progressed from DMS Stars. Read more