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Derby & Derbyshire Schools' Orchestra (DDSO)

We're looking for new players for our Feb course!

An ensemble for talented young string, woodwind, brass and percussion players from schools and music centres across the city and county, acting as a stepping stone to the City & County Youth Orchestra.

The Snowman Tour 2024

Make it a Christmas to remember with special screenings of The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra for schools and families in Buxton and Derby this Christmas

Work with us

We're looking for new teachers and assistants

Work with us to deliver or support the delivery of music education in Derby and Derbyshire

East Midlands Inclusive Choir

Register your interest now!

A FREE inclusive choir with both online and in-person rehearsals, celebrating that everyone has their own way of sharing their voice. Friends and families are welcome!

Learning to play an instrument

Find out how your child can learn to sing or to play a musical instrument, with a range financial bursaries and instrumental loans available to support tuition.

Derbyshire Junior Choir (DJC)

Join the choir for our Spring singing days!

Our brand-new choir is a haven for budding singers aged 7 to 14, offering a nurturing and exciting environment to explore the joys of harmonious melodies.

City & County Ensembles

Four county-level large ensembles for higher achieving young instrumentalists and singers in Derby and Derbyshire

CPD for Infant, Junior and Primary teachers

CPD opportunities to infant, junior and primary schools to support the development and delivery of classroom musical activities by school staff.

Hub concerts and events

See what concerts and performances are happening across the city and county

Music-making in ensembles and groups

Regular musical activities in Derby and Derbyshire for all young musicians.

UpRising Resource Balloon

An 'all thriller, no filler' bank of resources and training opportunities for all those who want to better engage young people with additional learning needs in music-making.