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Durham Music Service offers small group lessons in nearly all schools across County Durham and Darlington.

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Welcome to Durham Music Service and DMS Stars! We are thrilled that you have chosen to begin your musical journey with us and really hope you love learning a musical instrument or learning to sing.

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Mass in Blue - Come and Sing

Join celebrated composer Will Todd and the Durham Music Alumni Big Band for a singing day culminating in an informal performance of Will's firm favourite 'Mass in Blue'.

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Tickets: From £0.00

Author: Richard Bruce

Location: Sir James Knott Hall, Trevelyan College,Elvet Hill Road, Durham

DMS Musical Journey

Come along and be part of the DMS Musical Journey

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Events

  • DMS Youth Voice Committee

    WE NEED YOU - To continue to develop Youth Voice within DMS, we are recruiting Secondary pupils aged 11-18 to be part of our current Youth Committee. We are looking for pupils across the county who feel they can make a contribution to DMS by being part of this group that will be working alongside staff to share their thoughts and ideas on how we can provide the best service for them. Read more

  • DMS Stars Shildon 2025-26

    This is a group especially for beginner players for their first taste of playing in a Band. Playing in a band is a fun way to improve musical skills and give a first taste of performing alongside other children at the start of their musical journey. Targeted especially for those in their first years of learning a Brass, Woodwind or Percussion instrument. This is a FREE group to join. Read more

  • DMS Ferryhill School of Rock 2025-26

    Ferryhill Rock Band is open to any secondary school pupil (Y7-Y11) looking to play in a rock band! Playing or singing in a group is a brilliant experience: There’s the chance to make new friends during rehearsals, develop new musical skills and celebrate success at special performances with friends and family. Open to singers, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard players. Read more