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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.
What connects great music, team spirit and the immersive world of gaming? 🎮🎵 ![]()
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Cumbria Youth Orchestra is back! Join the county's flagship youth ensemble as we celebrate music from Video Games far and wide. From adventures in space and journeys across time to stories from other worlds, our next programme is packed with expiring musical experiences.![]()
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CYO gives experienced young musicians the opportunity to come together, with a great professional conductor, to create something memorable. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself, develop your technique, or build your ensemble skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a friendly and welcoming environment. ![]()
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📍 Rehearsals across Cumbria 📍This year we'll be rehearsing at venues around the county, making it easier for young musicians from all areas to get involved.![]()
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💷 Only £100 for the full project![]()
We don't want finances to be a barrier, so fee reductions are available.![]()
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📝 Register now and ![]()
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ℹ️ Find out more: cumbriamusichub.com![]()
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Cumbria Community Orchestra Days are back on 24th September. Don’t miss it!![]()
‘One day, one orchestra, one amazing experience’.Please share and sign up! This promises to be another wonderful day of music making! We already have approximately 250 people signed up! ![]()
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This is Cumbria Community Orchestra’s only big event for next academic year (other events are planned but not to this scale!) ![]()
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Open to any orchestral instrument![]()
Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp) ![]()
Woodwind (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon) ![]()
Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba (and others from brass bands can be catered for) ![]()
Percussion (there will be the opportunity to play lots of different percussion instruments drum kit players are welcome but they will be taught to play other instruments by our wonderful percussion team!) ![]()
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Any age....and stage of playing! ![]()
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Keswick Pencil Factory, Thursday 24th September 2026! ![]()
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Thank you to RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music Engage Cumbria, Phil Goodwin and Cumbria Music Hub for making this event possible!![]()
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If you have any questions please contact me or Sarah McLellan or Louise Peacock
BlueJam Arts are offering summer holiday music activities in Penrith, supported by the Cumbria Music Hub Grant. Plenty of opportunities to join in, have fun and have a go…
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Our Partner Drum and Brass are looking for training bands to be Pilot Partners. Read more:Participation to Pathways – Partner Bands Wanted![]()
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Following our recent Cumbria Brass Network meetings, we're pleased to say that Participation to Pathways is now ready to begin.![]()
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We're looking for six training bands to work with us over the next 18 months as pilot partners.![]()
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We're looking for bands that:![]()
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have or are planning an active training or beginner band;![]()
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are interested in developing recruitment and progression pathways;![]()
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are willing to share ideas and learn alongside other bands;![]()
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can commit to around six county-wide learning days over the life of the project; and![]()
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want to play an active role in the future development of brass banding in Cumbria.![]()
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Partner bands will receive dedicated support, professional development opportunities, access to new resources and a £450 participation payment towards the costs of taking part.![]()
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If this sounds like your band, we'd love to hear from you.![]()
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Further information and an Expression of Interest form are now available here: forms.gle/ewZPMeaCvXcDasmt8
A big thank you to the amasing team, who visited Carlisle and Ulverston to work with, and inspire, our young musicians. Did your school take part?![]()
Westmorland and Furness Council
A successful summer partnership with Pick 'n' Mix Strings![]()
Thank you Asta#Plays for inspiring our young string players!![]()
Westmorland and Furness Council
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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