B Sharp offers creative singing and music making activities, both in and out of school, for children and young people in Lyme Regis and surrounding towns and villages. It's well known for its young music leadership programme that creates personal, social and music progression pathways for all involved.
Contact bsharp for more information about activities in West Dorset.
B Sharp jam sessions - Boom Box
Boom Box is a weekly jam session at The Hub for young people aged 8 to 11 years to come together after school to play, make new music and make new friends along the way.
These are enjoyable sessions that build musical skills, develop confidence and social skills. All musical tastes and abilities are welcome.
Boom Box is:
- for 8 to 11 year olds
- every Thursday
- at the Hub in Lyme Regis
- from 4pm to 5.15pm
Find out more about Boom Box and how to join.
Hub Jams
Hub Jams are weekly informal music and jamming sessions for:
- instrumentalists
- vocalists
- technicians
Friendly and professional music leaders will support you to develop your music and there are chances to perform. All musical tastes and abilities are welcome.
Hub Jams are:
- for 11 to 18 year olds
- every Tuesday
- at the Hub in Lyme Regis
- from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Find out more about Hub Jams and how to join.
Pop Club
Each week Pop Club members in Dorchester get the chance to take part in a wide variety of musical workshops and perform using a professional sound system under the guidance of music producer Mickey Wills. A fantastic opportunity for young people to discover and experience live music performance. Pop Club also plays live at gigs and festivals throughout the year.
Come along to Dorset Arts Centre in Dorchester on Saturdays: phone 01305 266926 to book and for details or email:enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk.
Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus
Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus will help you to sing to a high standard. To become a member, you need to be 8 years old or more, enjoy singing, be willing to attend regular rehearsals and take part in their concerts. These include concerts with Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and concerts that they give by themselves.
Come along to The Lighthouse, Poole on Tuesdays, 6pm to 7.15pm (8pm for older members). Call 01202 423429 or email:info@bschorus.co.uk for more details.
Modern Drum Academy
Modern Drum Academy is a drum school located in the centre of Weymouth. Learn drums, guitar, and vocals at your own pace.
Come along to the Modern Drum Academy in Weymouth from 1pm to 9pm, Monday to Saturday. Call 07552 792892 or email:info@moderndrumacademy.co.uk for more information.
Dorchester Area Schools Partnership (DASP) Music Ensembles
Do you play an instrument or sing? Do you love performing? Do you want to make new friends? Then join DASP for weekly music ensembles and tuition in Dorchester. Open to all young people in the local area with no audition. From £25 per term. Groups offered include:
- Training String Orchestra (grade 0 to 2)
- Training Windband (Grade 0 to 2)
- Orchestra (Grade 2/3+)
- Jazz Band (Grade 2+)
- Skylarks Choir (Year 3-6)
- Treblemakers Boys Choir
- Ukulele Group (Beginner & Intermediate)
- and much more!
See DASP Music website for more information.
Christchurch Music Centre
Christchurch Music Centre is an independent centre based in Twynham School in Christchurch. The centre hosts a Junior and a Senior wind band, meeting each Saturday morning throughout the term to rehearse. Players enjoy a challenging selection of music, from big screen to big band, popular favourites to classical greats.
Performance highlights include concerts in the beautiful Christchurch Priory and airside during the Bournemouth Air Festival. Both bands are frequently asked to perform at events across East Dorset, providing musical entertainment for the Christchurch Christmas Festival and relaxing summer afternoons by local bandstands.
Rehearsals are:
- Junior Band - 9am to 10am
- Senior Band - 10.30am to 12.30pm
At Twynham School, Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF.
Contact Christchurch Music Centre for more details.
No auditions, all standards welcome! Come along to have a go, meet some friends and have some fun!
Coda groups
Coda Wind Ensemble
The Coda Wind Ensemble is for players of all ages and abilities who are warmly welcomed to play in a relaxed, informal setting (as a guideline, a standard of Grade 2 to 5 is recommended). We'll be playing a selection of music from across the orchestral repertoire - some easy bits and some of those slightly more challenging pieces you've always wanted to have a go at!
Ensemble practice is on Saturdays from 12.45pm to 1.45pm
Coda Saturday Rock School
Coda Saturday Rock School is designed for young musicians to work together to develop musical and performance skills.
Rock School is on Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Coda Kids Ukulele Band
Coda Kids Ukulele Band for 6 to 11 year olds. This is a perfect progression route for any student who have tried out the ukulele as part of their year 4 first access to music.
Band practice is on Fridays from 4.45pm to 5.45pm.
Coda Beginners Jazz Ensemble
Coda Beginners Jazz Ensemble is mainly aimed at wind players from Grade 2 to 4 to give you the opportunity of playing together as a band. They also welcome rhythm players, such as drums and guitar.
Practice is on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
All Coda groups practise at:
Acoustic Room at Coda Music Centre
Chewton Farm Road
Walkford
Christchurch
BH23 5QL
Phone: 01425 276161
Email: contact@coda.org.uk
Funky Little Choir
Funky Little Choir are based in Christchurch and run choirs for all ages from 8 plus. They are an amateur choir with a professional image and sound, who love to sing and feel their choir is very much part of the community.
Rehearse on a Monday:
- 8-12 year olds 5.30pm to 5:30pm
- 13-18 year olds 6.30pm to 8pm
At The Royal British Legion, 61-63 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QR
Call Sandie Elkins on 07540 977426 or email:sandieelkins@hotmail.com for more information.
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