Get involved at South Derbyshire Music Centre
Music-making groups and ensembles for young musicians of all abilities, based in Newhall
South Derbyshire Music Centre (SDMC) runs groups and ensembles tiered by ability to provide the best experience and progression routes for players of all standards.
Groups and ensembles
Any musical ability is welcomed at Derby Music Centre, with groups for total beginners up to an advanced standard.
- Where and when?
Groups rum from SDMC's base on Tuesday and Friday evenings at The WIlliam Allitt Academy Sunnyside, Newhall DE11 0TL
Choirs for singers of any ability
Just with a love of music!
- Little Voices – Tuesday evenings
For children of reception to year 2
- Junior Voices – Tuesday evenings
For singers of any ability aged up to 11
- Youth Choir – Friday evenings
For singers of any ability aged 11+
Beginner level
For beginners up to grade 1 standard
- Club Band – Tuesdays evenings
For woodwind and brass players able to play at least 2 notes.
Some ability / intermediate ability
For intermediate standard of grade 2-4
- Junior Band – Tuesday evenings
For wind, brass and percussion players
- Family Brass Band – Tuesday evenings
For all brass players with no age limit
More advanced ability
Approximately grade 4+ standard
- Concert Wind Band – Friday evenings
For wind, brass and percussion players
- Cantabile – Tuesday evenings
A community choir for more advanced singers (open to adults)