Music Group Registrations launched on Monday 9th September with rehearsals starting the week beginning 16th September.
Did you know Durham Music Service offers lots of chances to make music in a band or group? Whether you have played in one of our groups before, or at the start of your musical journey, Durham Music Service can’t wait to welcome you!
Playing in a group and singing is a brilliant experience for young musicians. There’s the chance to make new friends during rehearsals and share your music making at special performances with friends and family. We regularly perform at venues such as Gala Durham, Durham Cathedral, Sage Gateshead and our home at Ushaw Historic House. What’s more, all Durham Music Service groups are fully subsidised, so there is no cost to join in the fun.
There are so many groups to choose from, meeting at various venues across Durham and Darlington. Check out our groups (below) and talk to your instrument or singing teacher to find out which group is best for you. Both current Durham Music Service and pupils who receive lessons elsewhere are very welcome.
Use the filter below to find the right group for instrument type and playing level.
PLEASE NOTE: Existing members of all groups will need to re-register. This is to make sure all parental/carer permissions are up to date. Thank you.
Come and sing with other people! Open to all upper Voices up to Year 9 Read more
Come and sing with other people! Open for all Voices from Year 9 Read more
This is a fantastic opportunity to play in a high-level musical group and is open to string players of Grade 5 standard and above and to wind/brass players of Grade 6 and above. Read more
The band is one of the leading ensembles in Durham Music Service Read more
This is a great opportunity for Secondary age students to put together a Rock or Pop group, or provide a space for existing groups. There will be an informal end-of-term gig to share what we have achieved with family and friends. Read more
DMS Darlington Rocks is a weekly twilight session run by specialist Rock & Pop tutors at Wyvern Academy for students of grade 3 or above on drums, guitar and vocals. Read more
This is your opportunity to make music in a group. Read more
Rock and Pop band working towards live performances. Secondary school pupils welcome. Read more
This is your opportunity to make music in a group. A fun group with musical games to increase playing skills. Read more
DMS Stars orchestra is a fun and friendly music group for string players who meet together every Monday at Durham Johnston School. Read more
Start your week by making music every Monday! Learn to play rock, classical and jazz to start your journey towards becoming a complete musician. Read more
Durham Music City Wind Band is a fun band for pupils from all over Durham City Read more
DMS Stars Weardale is a fun and friendly music group who meet together every Monday during term time at Wolsingham School to play violin Read more
Come along and sing with other people. Read more
Durham City Orchestra is a thriving and friendly group for young string players who have progressed from DMS Stars. Read more
Durham Music Jazz offers musicians different ways to express themselves and have fun. The group covers a range of genres and the musicians have the opportunity to choose the music they play. Grade 3-8 Instruments - Woodwind, brass, keyboard, guitar, drums. Read more
Playing in a string group is a brilliant way to make great progress on an instrument and to have lots of fun while doing so! Read more
Darlington String Orchestra is a fun and sociable group of string players from across Darlington Read more
Shotton Hall Rock Band is open to any secondary school pupil 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. All instruments welcome! Read more
This group is open to pupils in the Spennymoor area who play guitars, drums, keyboards or sing. We rehearse every Thursday from 3-4pm at Whitworth Park Academy and prepare songs for live performances across the school year. This group is open to students working at Grade 3 upwards in guitars, drums, keyboards, vocals. Read more
Want to be a rock star? Want to play in Band? Now’s your chance… Read more
DMS Stars Band Consett is a vibrant music group for pupils in the early stages of their playing career Read more
Consett Wind Band is an exciting music group for pupils with previous experience of playing in a group. Level: Grade 2 and above or Year 7 and above Read more
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