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Inspiring children and young people to develop a love of music through participation in musical experiences within and outside school.

Cumbria Music Education Hub is collaborative partnership led by Westmorland & Furness Council Music Service (Children’s Services). Working together with Cumberland Council Music Service, schools and educational settings across Cumbria, and local, regional and national partners, we use the ACE Music Hub Grant to  deliver  the vision and three goals of the National Plan for Music Education and enable all children and young people to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, and have the opportunity to progress their musical interests and talents.

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Cumbria Youth Orchestra 2026-27

Cumbria Youth Orchestra 2026-27

Cumbria Youth Orchestra are back! Join the county's flagship youth ensemble as we celebrate music from Video Games far and wide. Adventures in space, journeys across time, and stories from other worlds: join the kaleidoscopic world of Video Game anthems. CYO gives experienced young musicians a unique opportunity to come together, with a great professional conductor, to create something memorable. Whatever your standard of playing, this will develop your technique and ensemble skills in a supportive environment.


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2 days ago

Do you know a young person in Barrow, 8-12, who loves to sing. HUb partners NWMA are offering a fabulous new opportunity for young musicians. Sign up now through the link for the first session this week.#getsinging #joinsomethingnew #youngmusicians #musicalbarrow💥 BARROW YOUTH CHOIR!💥⭐️STARTS: Thursday November 12th ⭐️TIME: 4pm-5pm at NWMA⭐️FOR: Children Age 8-12 who love to sing!⭐️SONGS: From films - musicals - and the classics!⭐️LEARN to sing from music sheets and by listening!⭐️FREE to take part!⭐️BOOKING ESSENTIAL!⭐️To REGISTER your childSupported by Cumbria Music Hub ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🎮🎻 Meet Joe Davies! 🎻🎮From Cumbria Youth Orchestra player to CYO conductor ⭐Born and raised in Cumbria, Joe knows exactly what it's like to sit in the orchestra, tackle challenging music, make new friends and perform unforgettable concerts. Now he's back leading the orchestra that helped inspire his own musical journey.Today, Joe works with professional orchestras across the country. He is Assistant Conductor of the English Symphony Orchestra and has recently conducted the Royal Northern Sinfonia and the UK Proms in the Park Orchestra. He's also Musical Director of the London Video Game Orchestra, making him the perfect person to lead CYO's Video Games Concert Project.Recently praised in reviews for his "musical brilliance" and described as a "force to be reckoned with", Joe has conducted everything from symphonies and operas to some of the most epic music written for video games. This isn't just another out of school activity - It's your chance to perform epic music, develop your orchestral skills, and be part of a live performance with talented young musicians from across Cumbria.Whether you're already a confident player or wondering if you're good enough, Joe's message is simple:✨ Give it a go. 🎮 Play incredible music. 🎻 Challenge yourself. 🤝 Meet other musicians who love what you love. 🚀 Be part of something you'll remember for years.Where could your musical journey take you?👉 Don't miss out. Sign up and join the adventure. cumbriamusichub.com/cumbria-youth-orchestra (Bursaries available for the cost of your membership)#CumbriaYouthOrchestra #CYO #VideoGameMusic #YouthOrchestra #CumbriaMusicHub ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Lots of exciting things happening in Barrow this week for Barrow Music Week! Check out the programme for more details: ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Calling all young musicians across Cumbria!Want to join an orchestra? FREE taster session in Carlisle on Sat 24 October ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Calling young musicians across Cumbria!Want to play in an orchestra? FREE taster session coming up in Kendal on Sunday 25 October Pick 'n' Mix Strings Westmorland Youth Orchestra NWMA - North West Music Academy UVHS Music Department Furness Academy Music Dept Dowdales Music Drum and Brass BlueJam Arts ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Calling all young musicians in Cumbria!Want to join an orchestra? FREE taster days Ulverston Victoria High School coming up soon - Saturday 3 October Anyone interested in sharing travel from Barrow? Let us know.... ... See MoreSee Less
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