Kendal Music Centre

Kendal Music Centre welcome all young musicians, whatever standard, giving you the opportunity to create and perform music as part of a group. Led by expert tutors from Cumbria Music Service and supported by funding from Cumbria Music Hub, we will work with you to improve your group playing and music reading skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

Our Young Strings meet on Mondays and Young Wind on Wednesdays. Both groups meet after school. These Music Service groups link into the opportunities offered by our partners at Westmorland Youth Orchestra, where you can progress into more advanced groups.

Groups

Kendal Young Winds

Wenesdays 4.00-4.45pm with Isobel Mortimer

We welcome young woodwind, brass, keyboard, and percussion players who can play and read their first 5 notes. We perform at least three concerts a year.

From Beginners (who can play 5 notes) to Grade Two.

Kendal Young Strings

Mondays 4.30-5.30pm with Debby Howrie

We welcome beginner violin, viola, cello, and double bass players who can play and read their first scale. We perform three concerts a year to friends and family.

From Beginners to Grade 2.

Venue

Ghyllside Primary School, Gillinggate, Kendal LA9 4JB

Progression Routes

From our junior groups there are opportunities to progress into the Westmorland Youth Orchestra Training Strings, Windband, and the main Westmorland Youth Orchestra.

There are also a vast range of other Music Hub partner activities for you to join.

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 Now

Apply via our online form.
Most of our ensembles welcome new players throughout the year.
Registration for Ensembles is renewed each academic year.

Your child can come along for a trial session if you are interested in joining our Ensembles. Please email us including which instruments your child plays and their current level, and we can arrange a session for you. If your child would then like to continue, please register using our online form.