Derbyshire Music Education Hub

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.

Classroom Instrumental Learning programmes

Book now for 2025-26!

Complement your music provision with a fully inclusive programme that gives children the opportunity to learn an instrument in their classroom environment, developing confidence and self-esteem whilst supporting curricul...

Cultivating Creativity through Music: MEHEM Conference

Friday 27 June, Albert Hall Nottingham

Discover creative approaches to music education and explore new ideas on inclusivity, innovation and stretching the boundaries of creativity within the school curriculum.

CPD for Infant, Junior and Primary teachers

New events for spring/summer 2025

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

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

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 Summer 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

New events for spring/summer 2025

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.