Start Your Musical Adventure! From our youngest learners to seasoned young musicians, Durham Music Service provides an exciting journey into the world of music. Starting with foundational skills through singing and rhythmic games, it's a fun-filled introduction to music for everyone! Read more
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. Read more
Durham Music is delighted to be joining forces with Make Music Day once more. Our 'Big Play' is all about celebrating everyday music making; in the classroom, playground, practice room, concert hall, venue, home and much much more! Read more
Durham City Wind Band and Consett Wind Band will be involved in playing at Durham Regatta on Saturday 8th June 2-3pm. A lovely afternoon outside next to the river- come and enjoy a great outdoor performance! Read more
The Music Department at Framwellgate School, Durham are holding a Transition Day for all Year 5 and 6 Woodwind and Brass musicians moving to Framwellgate School in September 2024. Read more
DMS Stars Band Consett and DMS Consett Wind Band are excited to be joined by The Glendale Choir for an evening of music making in celebration of International Make Music Day. All three groups will perform individually, with a joint grand finale singalong to finish! Leadgate Methodist Church 7 p.m. Admission free. Refreshments available after the performance. Read more
Durham Music Services and New College are teaming up to wrap up the incredible journey of our secondary school bands. After months of dedicated preparation with Durham Music Staff, it all comes together in a thrilling day-long workshop and concert as part of the Big Play celebration. Don’t miss the live stream of this spectacular showcase of young talent! Read more
Durham Music is thrilled to announce that the Young Musician of the Year competition is back again. Read more
Join us this Summer for the Mini Big Play streaming live into your settings to deliver a fun and interactive music session for children in EYFS. Read more
Join us for a Singing Workshop with amazing singer/songwriter Al Start from GoKidMusic. We’re very excited to be working with Al, the DMS band and 100’s of children from across the Northeast in a celebration of singing and signing. Raising the roof on Make Music Day 2024!! Read more
Pupils from Durham Music Service are going on tour and taking over the Band Stand and Welfare Hall. Read more
Durham Music Service is very excited to announce that we will be holding a DMS Big Play Showcase this term. Read more
This is a rehearsal for Mrs Thompson's pupils who are involved in the DMS Stars Concert on 17th June 2024. Read more
Durham Music Choirs have once again been invited to perform in this annual fundraiser concert for Durham Music Trust! This Primitive Methodist Chapel boasts beautiful acoustics for this early summer concert that showcases the work of the DMS choirs from across three different regions, central Durham, Darlington and East Durham. Read more
Want to be a rock star? Want to play in Band? Now’s your chance… Read more
Durham Music Service Youth Voice Committee presents our first ever 'Solo Performance Showcase'. Do you sing or play an instrument? We have decided to create an event to allow you to come along and perform any piece of your choosing. This can be any level and can be accompanied or just you playing on your own. If you're a singer in a band at school, bring them along too! Read more
Come and join our exciting new single reed group. Music of all styles, classical, jazz, pop and musicals. All types of clarinet and saxophone welcome. If you play both you can bring both, just let us know on the sign up form. 16th March 2024 - 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. 20th April 2024 - 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. 18th May 2024 - 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. 22nd June 2024 - 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Read more
DMS Stars Weardale is a fun and friendly music group who meet together every Tuesday at Wolsingham School for violin, flute and recorder. Read more
Rock and Pop band working towards live performances. Read more
St Bede's Peterlee 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! Tuesday afternoons during term time 3.15 - 4.00pm at St Bede's Catholic School, Peterlee. 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
Come and join in with a brand new fun friendly group especially for violins, viola's and cellos of ALL abilities in East Durham! We will meet weekly during term time, to play together learning pieces of music, along with playing musical games and generally having a lovely musical time! We aim to share our skills to families and friends with at least 2 performances each year. Read more
After School rock/pop group. A fantastic chance for like minded students from Dene Academy and surrounding schools to get together, socialise, learn contemporary music and perform on a regular basis. Read more
DMS Darlington Rocks is a weekly twilight session run by specialist Rock & Pop tutors at Haughton Academy for students of grade 3 or above on drums, guitar and vocals. Read more