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All the latest news and events from Derby Music Centre


Come and join Derby Music Centre
If you play an instrument enjoy singing (or even both) then we have a group for you to join! New members welcome!
Jul 32 min read
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One-to-One 7th June
Derby Music Centre would like to hear members playing in a short audition to get groups ready for next year.
Mar 312 min read
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Big Orchestra Day
Helping young musicians gain orchestral experience, meet players from other areas, and gain confidence in an orchestra.
Mar 201 min read
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Open Morning for all new players & singers 3.5.25
Open Morning and Workshop at Derby Music Centre 3.5.25
Mar 62 min read
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Gala Rehearsal Schedule 29.3.25
Gala concert rehearsals will be at the Reach on Gala Concert day. Full details by email
Mar 51 min read
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Music for Youth Festival
We are very excited to announce that Derby Music Centre will be taking three of our flagship ensembles to perform in the Music for Youth...
Jan 171 min read
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Solo performances for Spring Chamber Concerts 2025
Derby Music Centre players are invited to submit a solo for the Spring Chamber Concerts 2025.
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Christmas Concerts 2024
Christmas Concerts with Derby Music Centre, Rainbows Hospice Concert, Derby Cathedral
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Summer Concerts 2024
Derby Music Centre's end of year summer concerts will be held on Saturday 6th July 2024 at 3pm & 7pm at Derby Grammar School
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Music classes for younger children
At Derby Music Centre we have a Musical Beginnings class for young children. There is no age limit, but the class is recommended for 3-5...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Activity Day 9th December
Sign up for an activity group and bring a friend to join in as well: all sessions 10 - 11.15am.
On Saturday 10th December Derby Music Centre
Nov 23, 20231 min read
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Voices & Samba Percussion Invitation
Come and join Voices and Samba at Derby Music Centre
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Ukulele Group
Do you play the ukulele? Come along to Derby Music Centre and you can join our new Ukulele Group. 10.15-11am Saturday 11th November
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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New Term, New Home
New Term, New Home: Logistics and Access for Derby Music Centre
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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dropping off
Arriving at Derby Music Centre and dropping off
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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What you need to know about next term.....
Derby Music Centre 2023-24 Term dates, Timetables and visit date for new venue
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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Senior and Intermediate Chamber Concert 2023
6.45pm Tuesday 14 March 2023 St Nicholas Church, Allestree We're looking forward to seeing senior strings, flute and clarinet choirs at...
Mar 8, 20231 min read
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Gala Concert 2023
Our Gala Concert on Saturday March 25th is our biggest event of the year and will be very exciting!
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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Junior Club Chamber Concert 2023
6pm Tuesday 14 February 2023 St Nicholas Church, Allestree We're looking forward to seeing string club, wind club, junior strings and...
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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Join the Derby & Derbyshire Schools' Orchestra
The Derby & Derbyshire Schools' Orchestra (DDSO) is accepting new members. Perfect for players grade 4+ ability
Nov 25, 20221 min read
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Christmas Concerts 3.12.22
Derby Music Centre Christmas Concerts: Saturday 3rd December @ Allestree Woodlands School at 3pm & 7pm for all Derby Music Centre ensembles
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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String Auditions: City & County Youth Orchestra
Play in the City & County Youth Orchestra
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Are you the next Snowman Soloist?
Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership are auditioning for solo singers to perform Walking in the Air, accompanied by a live orchestra in The
Sep 20, 20221 min read
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Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership String Play Day / Folk Day
Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership are running two events on Sunday 18th September 2022: a String Play Day for grade 5-8 ability...
Aug 23, 20221 min read
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Last day of summer term
Last day of summer term auditions and workshop
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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SAMBA PERCUSSION
The Samba drumming percussion group on Saturdays at DMC @ 11:15-12:00 is open to any pupils who would like to join. You do not need to...
May 24, 20221 min read
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Looking to September
Looking forward to September, we are so pleased to welcome Melanie as Coordinator. She will manage the music centre email address and...
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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YouTube videos
Well done to all our wonderful players and singers, who after just 6 face to face rehearsals this term (and online for two terms prior to...
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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F2F is Back! 1st May
DMC is starting back at DERBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL on Saturday 1st May. The temporary timetable shows you what time and which room your group...
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Virtual Visitors
Instruments on horse back, RPO principle & Masters Graduate We will find out how they do it when we welcome visitors from the Band of the...
Feb 4, 20211 min read
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Open Morning (virtual) for new players and singers
Derby Music Centre invites you to come and explore our music making opportunities. We usually have a full schedule of rehearsals catering...
Jan 30, 20211 min read
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Rushour Virtual Concert
the 2021 Rushour Concert will take place online on Saturday 13th March at 6.30pm
Jan 30, 20211 min read
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Online sessions: how do they work?
DMC is delivering weekly sessions to cater for all our players and singers. The sessions require all participants to be muted, but there...
Jan 30, 20211 min read
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Festive Fun
PlayAlong/SingAlong evening for all the family.
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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Advent of Music
Advent music releases in December
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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DMC Advent of Music
Daily Christmas Releases
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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Face to face sessions
We're were all excited to be starting face to face sessions again after the Autumn Half term, however we have had to postpone this after new
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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Three Golds and a Platinum
A short summary of this news story of one sentence, two absolute max, two lines only.
Apr 14, 20191 min read
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CDYO perform at Symphony Hall Birmingham
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Jul 3, 20172 min read
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