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Primary Schools

The impact of the music service has been immense; our children are thriving in the additional skills that your service provides - whether for the voice, in brass or strings.  Music is a language all children can learn to love and be engaged in.  Thank you for your high quality service.

Mrs Wilkinson

Head Teacher

St Francis C of E Aided Junior School

Durham Music Service strives to support every child throughout their musical journey with the highest quality music education and performance opportunities.

We have continued to develop our range of programmes for 2020 and hope that you will find something that both inspires your children and supports your broad and balanced curriculum. The Durham Music Service Curriculum Map and Guide is available to download FREE from our website and supported with a range of training options.  

All schools in Durham and Darlington can access fully funded whole-class provision of up to two terms form Durham Music Service and a free in-school consultation to help you make the best of your funding and music provision.

You will be contacted directly by the Music Service during the Spring Term with full details of all of our services and available subsidies.

Michael Summers

Manager of Music Education,

Specialist Inspector for Music,

Durham Music Service 

Tiny and Little Fingers

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Our tiny and Little Fingers Programmes enhances the curriculum whilst developing fundamental musical skills from an early age. Workshops can also be used as a method for learning about language and literacy skills, numeracy, science and a range of topics in a fun and accessible way. Schools also love the way our programmes build confidence in their own staff’s understanding and confidence in using music as a learning tool.

Half term One Class

£465

Our introductory package;

A structured series of lessons that can be used as a springboard for music lessons throughout the year.

One term one class.
£895
More time for exploration of themes and development of basic musical skills in pulse, rhythm, use of class percussion, singing and dancing.

Whole year programme.
£2385
A whole year of provision; This can be for one class or split between classes across the year.

Curriculum and topic workshops. 
£135 per hour

Published: 1st June, 2018

Updated: 13th March, 2019

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First access

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First steps in instrumental playing for all

Every child can access free instrumental learning as part of the National First Access scheme. These programmes introduce pupils to instrumental learning in a fun and inclusive way. They are carefully designed to develop pupils’ love of, confidence and progress in music, while also enhancing their personal and educational development as a whole. Options include:

  • Recorder
  • Violin
  • Ukulele
  • Guitar
  • Voice
  • Clarinet
  • Wind Band
  • Brass
  • Percussion
  • Rock and Pop

Sessions include a wide variety of musical activities and build musical understanding in a progressive and fun way. The use of voice is integral to the sessions and can contribute to overall vocal development within your school.

Each school can access subsidised teaching time to put towards our range of programmes and free training for one nominated member of school based staff.

Pricing

Length of Programme
1 hour per week for the year £2,385
1 hour per week for the year £3,925
2 teachers wind band programme
1.5 hours per week for the year (2x45mins) £3,530
2 hours per week for the year £4,575
3 hours per week for the year £6,720
4 hours per week for the year £8,995
5 hours per week for the year £10,955

The DMS teacher has helped children's musical skills and understanding improve and she is wholly inclusive and supportive of all children. With her professionalism and passion she feels like a member of our staff.

Mrs N. Noble, St Cuthbert's School, Seaham

Please note some programmes will incur a small maintenance fee for upkeep of instruments.

Published: 2nd June, 2018

Updated: 12th February, 2019

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Progression

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Primary progression routes

To make the very best of your First Access programme, Durham Music Service has  created several pathways for progression that best suit the needs of your pupils. Options include:

  • Whole class instrumental teaching

Pupils can continue their instrument learning as a whole class, similar to First Access. Pricing structure as First Access tuition.

  • Large Group Tuition

Pupils can learn in larger groups funded by the school.

  • Enrichment Programmes

Pupils can continue with other musical activities from our enrichment programme including after school music clubs.  

  • Small Group Lessons

Pupils can opt for small group lessons where parents are invoiced directly. Instrument hire is available. Many schools support the cost of small group lessons for pupils eligible for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium. Small group pupils can also access a wide range of after school ensembles which are free of charge.

Published: 3rd June, 2018

Updated: 12th February, 2019

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Enrichment

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Enrichment

Durham Music Service offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities to further enhance your music provision. These include both in school and extracurricular activities and can be regular weekly or ‘one off’ events such as workshops, concert performances and Arts Week events.

World Percussion
African and Samba Beats
1 Term. 1 hour £1,090 : 1.5 hours £1,330

Musical Playgrounds
Create musical buddies in the playground with free resource pack and CPD
5/10 weeks £540/ £1080

School Choir
Weekly 45/60 minute sessions £1,895/ £2,385

Curriculum Workshops
A variety of topic and curriculum-based workshops.
£135 per hour

Live Music For Schools
Durham Music Service musicians performing live for whole school concerts.
£195 per concert

Music Club
Weekly 45/60 minute sessions £1,895 / £2,385

School Ensemble
Create your own school ensemble with help of our experienced ensemble leaders
1 hour per week £2,385

Rock Workshop
Create your own School of Rock!
Workshop encompassing performing, arranging and composing.
Whole or half day. Contact us for pricing details.

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 12th February, 2019

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Durham Music Service 2018: A Year of Music

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It's been another incredible year for music in Durham and Darlington. Here are just a few of the amazing performance opportunities and highlights from last year.

Durham Vocal Festival - January/February

Durham Vocal Festival brought hundreds of young people together to perform alongside prestigious professional musicians such as Apollo 5, Mahogany Opera ad The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Sage Showcase - March

Nearly 1000 young musicians performed at DMS's biannual showcase event to a sold out audience.

Darlington Jazz Festival - April

A fantastic weekend which brought international Jazz performers to the heart of Darlington.

Exam Success - June

Once again Durham Music Service achieved 100% pass rate in external exams.

Great Exhibition of the North - July

Over 100 First Access Brass Players performed alongside hundred of other young musicians from across the North East at Sage Gateshead as part of the Great Exhibition of the North.

Durham Music Service Website Launch - August

Durham Music Service were delighted to gain funding to help launch its website celebrating the breadth and quality of music making across the region.

Durham County Youth Big Band and NYJO - September

Durham County Youth Big Band were chose to work with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain in their Academy programme and Durham Music Service has also been shortlisted for the prestigious Will Michael Jazz Award 2018 for their ground-breaking work in the field of jazz.

DMS Teachers Inspire Awards - October

Durham Music Service Teachers received recognition for their commitment to young people in the annual DCC Inspire Awards. Durham Music Service was also shortlisted for the Durham County Council's Inspire Unsung Hero Award.

Durham Music Service - November

Durham Music Service received praise for their increased engagement with schools and performance opportunities in their Annual Feedback from Arts Council England 2018.

Choirs of the Year Competition - December

Over 600 pupils, form 20 choirs across the county, completed for the KS2 and KS3 choir of the year in the beautiful chapel at Ushaw College.

Durham Music Service Christmas Concerts - performed to over 3000 pupils in two days.

Published: 13th February, 2019

Author: Katie Lewis

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Singing in Schools

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The National Plan for Music Education highlights the importance of singing for young people's whole development and Durham Music Service have created a range of programmes to help develop and support singing in your school. This is enhanced by a range of performance opportunities outside the classroom: Our Big Sings, competitions, choirs and Durham Vocal Festival events will inspire and enthuse your young singers and we also offer a range of CPD opportunities to build confidence and enjoyment of singing in your school.

Singing Programmes Description Costs
Singing Training Scheme Develop you choir or class alongside a DMS singing leader, Teacher CPD included

£540/£1080

5/10 weeks

School Choir Start or boost your school choir with FREE entry to our KS2 choir of the year competition

£2385/£1895

1 hour/45 mins per week

Musical Playgrounds Sing, dance and laugh with our programme of singing games

£540/£1080

5/10 weeks

Musical Theatre Develop a singing group with a musical theatre focus

£2385/£1895

1 hour/45 mins per week

Little Singers Singing for KS1 and EYFS

£2385/£1895

1 hour/45 mins per week

The Singing Assembly Developing singing for assemblies. Bespoke programme dependent on need. Please contact us for details

Outside the classroom

KS2 Choir of the Year December 2019 £20
The Big Sing Big Sing Events around the county with free resource pack and support £150 per school includes event, CPD and Singing School Book
Vocal Horizons CPD Vocal Horizon Various prices

Published: 13th February, 2019

Author: Katie Lewis

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CPD

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Network Meetings

Free of Charge to Durham and Darlington School Partners

Our Network meetings; EYFS, Primary and Secondary; are held termly, and offer high quality CPD from Durham Music Staff and from leading visiting specialists in the field of music education. Useful for both teachers delivering music and music co-ordinators in schools, sessions involve lots of practical resources and opportunities for peer discussion. The focus for 2019-2020 will be the Durham Music Service Curriculum Map.

In-School Training

Fully bespoke packages available to support music in school can be delivered on a one-to-one basis or a full staff meeting.

Contact us for details.

Durham On-Line Training

All schools in Durham and Darlington can subscribe to Durham On-Line. This multi award winning web-based resource is hugely popular and has had many new resources added for 2019. Durham Music Service can help you get the best out of Charanga through in school training and local training led by Charanga staff.

Vocal Horizons

Now in it's second year, our Vocal Horizons package is especially designed to help your school develop singing. This programme has a range of options for you to choose from to help take your schools singing to the next level.

Published: 13th February, 2019

Author: Katie Lewis

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