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City & County Ensembles

For higher achieving young instrumentalists and musicians from across our region

DDMP logoThere are four county-level ensembles for talented young musicians that meet for residential courses and rehearsals throughout the year.

Each is directed or conducted by renowned conductors and perform challenging repertoire at concerts and events throughout the year.

We're recruiting ahead of the Summer Residential Course in July 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.
We're recruiting ahead of the Summer Residential Course in July Ae flagship large ensembles bringing together the most talented orchestral players from schools and music centres across the city and county.
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.
A flagship large ensemble bringing together the most talented young woodwind, brass and percussion players from schools and music centres across the city and county.

Friends and Sponsorship of the City & County Ensembles

Support our ensembles by becoming a Friend or sponsoring a concert Your generosity will go a long way in supporting the orchestras by enabling us to provide bursaries for those facing financial hardship and help us maintain our rarer and more expensive instruments.