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Jo James

North Area Manager & SEND Lead Practitioner Read more

Lisa Dooley

Business Manager Read more

Michael Summers

Manager of Music Education, Durham Read more

Vicky Bates

Deputy Head of Service Read more

Shaune Eland

Area Manager Read more

Katie Hibbard

Lead Practitioner for Singing Strategy Read more

Carolyn Norris

Deputy Head of Service Read more

Alex Wade

Lead Practitioner for Rock and Pop Read more

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Momentum - Brass Festival Durham 2026

Momentum: a collaborative project with the NASUWT Brass Band and DMS brass students from Durham Johnston School, St Margaret's and Thornhill Primary Schools. Students and members of the NASUWT Brass Band have worked collaboratively in workshops, playing together a wide variety of original and traditional music in anticipation of the event at the Locomotion Museum.
Durham City Orchestra and Durham Stars End of Year Concert

Durham Music City Orchestra and Durham Stars Orchestra will be performing an informal sharing concert for parents/carers. Rehearsal at 4p.m. - Parents/carers please arrive at 4.35p.m for concert to begin at 4.40p.m.
DMS Weardale and Teesdale Flute Stars 2026-27

A fun group for pupils in Years 5 and 6 who already receive small group recorder lessons in school. Come along and transfer your skills to flute. A fun way to learn a new instrument, make new friends and take part in a music group all at the same time!
Durham Music Youth & Training Choirs - Summer Leavers' Soiree

An hour-long concert by the Youth and Training Choirs, featuring performances by our Youth Choir leavers.

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