Barrow Music Centre
Barrow Music Centre has several new clubs
launching in September 2023. There’s something for all ages and abilities, with
no need to have your own instrument – just come along and join in!
Led by expert tutors from Westmorland & Furness Music Service and supported by funding from Cumbria Music Hub, we work with you to explore creativity and develop skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
Autumn term 2023: Sessions begin 18 September
Trial week: Come along on Monday 18 September and try as many groups as you like, for free! Sign up using the form below and tick ‘try my first session for free’.
Groups
Barrow Music Minis
Mondays 4 -5pm
Explore songs, movement and instruments for children aged 4-7
- Develop music, language and co-ordination skills with our expert music leaders
- NEW for autumn 2023
- Try your first session for free - just tick the box on when you apply online
Barrow Music Makers
Mondays 5-6pm with Isobel Mortimer & Rob Duesbury
A new creative music making club for KS2 children aged 7-11
- Create music together and have fun exploring different musical activities and instruments
- You don't need to play an instrument already, but you can bring one along if you do
- New for Summer 2023 - with more opportunities to come in Autumn term!
- Try your first session for free - just tick the box on when you apply online
Carnival Band
Mondays 6-7pm
• Inspired by the samba carnival bands of Brazil: energetic, bright and LOUD!
• Learn to play together, practise and perform music from all over the world
• Parts for everyone – no need to read music notation. Bring your instrument along, or use one of ours!
• Aimed at ages 10-16, but speak to us if your child is outside this range
• Try your first session for free - just tick the box when you apply online
Instrumental Lessons (Direct Tuition)
Tuesdays
Venue
The Forum, Barrow LA14 1HH
Membership Fees
- We apply an annual membership fee for each Music Centre attended.
- Children and young people can join as many groups as they wish within the Music Centre.
- Fee remissions are available for eligible children.
Annual Membership:
£48.00 first child, £30.00 second child, £25.00 for third and subsequent children.
Fee Remissions:
Pupils in receipt of Free School Meals are entitled to a 50% discount on fees, while all Looked After Children can attend free of charge.
Payment:
We will take your payment for the Annual Fee via the Stripe Payment gateway. If you need an alternative way to pay, please contact us.
How to join
- Apply via our online form.
- Most of our ensembles welcome new players throughout the year.
- Registration for Ensembles is renewed each academic year.
FAQs
Where can I find out more information? Telephone: 01900 706089
Instrumental Lessons (Direct Tuition)
Instruments are available to hire from the Music Service for an additional fee (reductions available).
Explore and develop your musical skills on your chosen instrument with our specialist teachers. Our teachers are trained and supported to enable children of all abilities to progress their musical interests and talents.
We encourage everyone to take up lessons in school if they are available, but we understand this is not possible everywhere.
Instruments currently on offer:
Guitar, Keyboard, Woodwind (recorder/flute/clarinet/saxophone). If you are interested in a different instrument, let us know.
To express your interest in instrumental lessons, please email with your child’s name, age, school (if applicable) and preferred instrument. If sufficient numbers are reached, we will confirm lessons via email and booking form.