Kendal Music Centre

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

These groups link into the opportunities offered by Hub partners Westmorland Youth Orchestra, where you can progress into more advanced groups.

Groups

Kendal Music Minis

Tuesdays 4-4.45pm

• Explore songs, movement and instruments for children aged 4-7

• Develop music, language and co-ordination skills with our expert music leaders

• Try your first session for free - just tick the box when you apply online

Kendal Music Makers

Tuesdays 5-6pm

• A fun and accessible creative music making club for children aged 7-12

• 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

• Back for Autumn Term with even MORE instruments to try!

• Try your first session for free - just tick the box when you apply online

Kendal Young Strings

Tuesdays 4.30-5.30

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..

Kendal Young Wind

Tuesdays 5.30-6.30

We welcome young players who can play and read their first 5 notes. We perform at least three concerts a year for friends and family.

From Beginners to Grade 2.

Instrumental Lessons (Direct Tuition)

Tuesdays

We have a small number of places for Guitar, Keyboard Brass and Woodwind lessons. Find out more

Venue

Ghyllside Primary School, Gillinggate, Kendal LA9 4JB

Progression Routes

Progression is built in to our Music Centre Activites, and all young Musicians are encouraged to progress through the groups on their musical journeys.

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 range of other Music Hub partner activities for you to join.

Whole Class Learners

Currently learning an instrument with our First Access/WCET scheme in school? Speak to your teacher about bringing your instrument along – choose between Music Makers and Young Strings and Wind (or both!)

Membership Fees

There is 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.
Don't let cost be a barrier - contact us to find out how we can help.

Annual Membership:

£60

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.

Your child can come along for a trial session if you are interested in joining our Ensembles. Please register using our online form and tick 'Free Trial First Session'.

FAQs

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Can I join later in the year? Yes, we accept applications and welcome new players into our groups throughout the year.

Where can I find out more information? email musicservice@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

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Instrumental Lessons (Direct Tuition)

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. If you would like to request lessons, please email with your child’s name, age, school (if applicable) and preferred instrument. If we are able to meet your request we will confirm by email and booking form.