Infant, junior and primary schools
Supporting infant, junior and primary schools with music tuition, singing, ensembles, early years activities and CPD for school staff
Derbyshire Music Hub supports infant, junior and primary schools with a wide range of music opportunities. From singing projects and whole-class ensembles to instrumental tuition, early years activities and staff CPD, we help schools make music an enjoyable and inclusive part of learning.
Provision and services for schools
Instrumental teaching programmes designed for whole classes in Early Years through to the end of Key Stage 2
A flexible range of singing programmes and workshops are available to meet the specific needs and timetables of individual schools.
All Derby and Derbyshire schools have access to Music Partnership instrumental and vocal teaching and instrument loan services.
Workshops for schools to experience music of different cultures from around the world.
Schemes for curriculum teaching
The Hub has secured discounts on leading curriculum schemes, giving schools affordable access to high-quality music resources.
Exclusive 10% discount for schools!
An award-winning, modern-day resource offering a complete scheme to teach the national curriculum for music
Exclusive 30% discount for schools!
Supporting schools to deliver the expectations of the revised National Plan for Music Education and putting singing at the heart of every school.
Live music experiences
A live orchestral experience especially for schools
Experience the magic of the classic film The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra, in Buxton and Derby.
A musical journey delivered by two musicians, visiting exciting places and exploring a range of musical instruments along the way - for Early Years, Nursery and KS1 settings
CPD for school staff
Develop your skills in teaching core musical concepts—beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch, and dynamics—through this hands-on CPD programme. With ready-to-use teaching materials, resources, and backing tracks, staff can confidently deliver engaging music lessons in their own setting.
CPD for all settings
Online CPD supporting schools in the creation of their School Music Development Plan
Bespoke in-school training
We offer tailored CPD to help staff confidently deliver classroom music, with sessions designed to suit individual schools, academies or clusters. Training can be delivered as part of an inset day or twilight session, and schools may also collaborate within local clusters or academy trusts.
Our sessions cover a wide range of topics, from composing and progression tracking to building staff confidence, writing schemes of work, music for well-being, improving singing, listening skills, using instruments effectively, and meeting National Curriculum requirements.
Ask us about CPD for your school
More services and information
Artsmark has been designed by schools, for schools, to align with School Improvement Plans and support core EBACC and STEM priorities, giving the curriculum breadth and balance.
A specially-commissioned song especially for pupils and young musicians in Derby and Derbyshire.
How the Derbyshire Music Education Hub supports talented young musicians to develop their skills further.