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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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Expressions of Interest: Music Hub Funding 2026-27
Cumbria Music Hub is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from existing and new partners for grant funding to support music education activity in the 2026-27 academic year.
Who can apply?We welcome EOIs from:
- Local Authorities within Cumbria
- Existing and new partners, including: schools and education providers, arts and cultural organisations, charities, trusts and community groups.
- Applicants must be able to meet partnership requirements (e.g. safeguarding, insurance, financial controls).
About the funding
- This funding comes from the Department for Education via Arts Council England and is distributed by Cumbria Music Hub to support our local and national priorities. This is a grant process, not a tender. It is designed to be simple, proportionate and supportive, Funding is awarded to support activity and outcomes, not to commission services. Successful applicants will have flexibility in how activity is delivered (within agreed outcomes).
Our priorities for 2026–27
We are particularly interested in proposals that align with one or more of the following:
- Ensembles and progression - regular, ongoing local opportunities
- First Access - including whole-class instrumental programmes
- CPD and curriculum development for schools
- SEND and inclusion
- Access to high-quality live music experiences
- We will prioritise:
- Underserved areas or groups facing barriers
- Projects that offer sustained, regular activity
- Proposals with match funding
Key information
Activity must take place between September 2026 - August 2027
Funding is awarded on a one-year basis
Submitting an EOI does not guarantee funding
Decisions will be made through Hub governance processes
How to apply
To request an EOI template please email us.
Completed EOIs must be returned by 22 June 2026.
Developing Music in Resourced Provision ![]()
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This online session with Live Music Now will discuss ways to embed creative music making within resourced provision settings![]()
Led by Alex Lupo, a neurodivergent musician and music leader ![]()
Online on Wed 15 July 15:30-16:30![]()
Book by email:
Cumbria Orchestra Collective: Training String Orchestra Workshop Day![]()
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Saturday 4th July 10am - 4pm![]()
The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral![]()
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FREE for all school-aged string players in Cumbria (Beginner - Grade 3 playing level).![]()
Experience playing as a massed string orchestra and smaller breakout chamber ensembles - with creative music specialist Asta Hodgson as visiting artist, working will all our string players for a creative music session as part of this day.![]()
Short informal sharing session for parents and friends at 3:45pm in the Fratry Hall.![]()
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Join our Schools' Networking Event! ![]()
Hear from the Hub's Lead Schools' representatives about the work we're doing and how Cumbria Music Hub can help you.![]()
CPD for teachers (primary & secondary) in Music Teaching ![]()
Wednesday 8 July at 3.45pm for 1 hour ONLINE. FREE. ![]()
Please click on the link to register. ![]()
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WYO Beginner Jazz Band![]()
Join the Westmorland Youth Orchestra beginner jazz band with 5 free weeks of tuition. For students finishing their first year of whole class teaching up to Grade 4 level playing woodwind, brass or percussion (keyboard and drum kit players are invited too, to transfer their skills to orchestral percussion playing with the help of specialist tutors). ![]()
5th June to 3rd July 2026 (every Friday) 5.45 – 6.45pm![]()
Castle Street Centre, 3 Castle St, Kendal LA9 7AD
Westmorland Youth Orchestra: Open Evening and Taster sessions![]()
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Try out instruments and see the WYO ensembles in action. ![]()
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From 5-5.45pm the tutors will be available with a range of instruments –whether you are already learning an instrument want to try another or you want to start playing an instrument.![]()
From 5.45pm students and their families are invited to watch ensemble groups rehearsing followed by the orchestra performing at 7pm. ![]()
CASTLE STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE, 3 CASTLE STREET, KENDAL LA9 7AD
🎻 Westmorland Youth Orchestra: String Workshop 🎵![]()
Free workshop day for string players grade 2-8 with award winning string educator, Rachel Cooper.![]()
More information: www.wyo.org.uk/string-workshop![]()
28th June 2026![]()
Stricklandgate House, Kendal 10am – 4pm
www.wyo.org.uk
Come and join award-winning violin educator Rachel Cooper for a fun day of string playing designed for students from Grades 2–8.
Singing Tips and Tricks @ BlueJam![]()
Workshop 10am-3.30pm on Sun 28 June at Blue Jam in Penrith. ![]()
Open to teachers, parents and music leaders with creative music for children offered alongside. ![]()
Email: to book.
🎨🎵 Science, music, and computing all in one lesson!![]()
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At Temple Sowerby C of E Primary School, our KS1 pupils joined Miss Yui for a hands-on STEAM adventure, exploring how technology can turn simple drawings into musical instruments.![]()
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Using graphite, pupils created their own instruments. Learning how to use their bodies to keep their favourite colours and notes on screen. ![]()
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A huge thank you to Cumbria Music Hub for making this fun learning experience possible.![]()
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Special shoutout to Playtronica for creating technology that inspires children to explore sound in new and exciting ways!![]()
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