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Get involved at South East Derbyshire Music Centre

Music-making groups and ensembles for young musicians of all abilities, Based in Kirk Hallam

SEDMC logoSouth East Derbyshire Music Centre runs groups and ensembles tiered by ability to provide the best experience and progression routes for players of all standards.

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Groups and ensembles

Any musical ability is welcomed at South East Derbyshire Music Centre (SEDMC), with groups for total beginners up to an advanced standard.

  • Where and when?
    The majority of SEDMC's groups run from their base on Saturday mornings at Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Ilkeston DE7 4HH, unless otherwise stated

Choirs for singers of any ability
Just a love of singing

  • Vocalise - Junior Choir
    For singers of any ability (aged up to 14)
  • Fresh Harmonies – Wednesdays at St. John's Parish Church, Long Eaton
    For singers of any ability (aged 14+)
  • Allegramente Choir
    For singers of any ability (aged 14+)

Total beginner
Just a love of music!

  • BeatRoots
    For any budding young musician aged 4-9. No musical experience is necessary

Beginner to some ability
From beginner to approximately grade 3 standard 

  • Junior Orchestra
    For string, woodwind, brass and percussion players
  • Guitar Fusion
    For all guitar players of any ability

Intermediate ability
Approximately grade 3-5 standard

  • Concert Band
    For wind, brass and percussion players
  • Intermediate Strings
    For string players
  • South East Derbyshire Youth Orchestra
    For string players of an approx. grade 3+ ability
  • Flute and Clarinet Choir
    For flute and clarinet players

More advanced ability
Approximately grade 5+ standard

  • Street Band
    For brass and percussion players
  • Senior Winds
    For wind, brass and percussion players
  • Senior Strings
    For string players
  • South East Derbyshire Youth Orchestra
    For orchestral string, woodwind, brass and percussion players