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 13 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 13 year olds
- every Thursday
- at Sir John Colfox School in Bridport
- from 3:45pm to 5pm
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.
Purbeck Youth Music
Purbeck Youth Music works to inspire, encourage and develop young musicians in the Purbeck area. They offer a range of regular ensembles and beginner groups for brass, woodwind and string instruments.
For more details, visit the Purbeck Youth Music website or email: [email protected].
Dorset Rural Music School
Dorset Rural Music School, based in Blandford Forum, offers music lessons and groups for musicians of all ages and abilities.
For more details, visit the Dorset Rural Music School website, phone 01258 452511 or 07966 513381, or email: [email protected].
Broadstone Music Series
Broadstone Music Series run a range of regular music groups for young people from Grades 1 to 8 and beyond!
Visit the Broadstone Music Series website for more details.
Youth Music Wessex
Youth Music Wessex offers weekly music groups for young learners of all ages and abilities at its base in Lytchett Minster School.
Its largest group is the Wessex Youth Symphony Orchestra which regularly performs at the Lighthouse in Poole.
There are also groups for string players, wind instrument players and for learning music theory.
Visit the Youth Music Wessex website for more details.
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). For more details, visit the Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus website, call 01202 423429 or email: [email protected].
Durnovaria Silver Band
- Free brass music lessons
- Free instrument use and books
- Training band
- Youth band
- Main concert band
Rehearsals take place on Fridays at 6pm at Durnovaria Silver Band Trust Hall, Kings Road, Dorchester
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07949 838897
Vocalize Youth Choir
Vocalize Youth Choir is a singing and performing group for 7 to 17-year-olds based in Verwood. Their highly experienced coaches offer the chance for participants to get up on stage and perform pop, rap, rock and musical theatre songs with choreography. No prior experience is required - everyone is welcome!
Vocalize Youth Choir rehearse every Thursday between 5:30pm and 6:30pm - including during school holidays - with two weeks off at Christmas.
Rehearsals take place at: The Helix Day Service, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD.
Membership is £25 per month.
Website: https://www.vocalizechoirs.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Weymouth Music Academy
Weymouth Music Academy offers one-to-one drum and singing lessons at their purpose-built studios.
Lessons are adapted to each student whether you just want to have fun or work towards graded exams.
For more details, visit the Weymouth Music Academy website, phone 07703 517445 or email: [email protected].
Wessex Schools Music Ensembles
(Previously known as DASP Music Ensembles)
Do you play an instrument or sing? Do you love performing? Do you want to make new friends? Then join the Wessex Schools Music ensembles for weekly music making in Dorchester. Open to all young people in the local area with no audition.
See the Wessex Schools Music Ensembles website for more information.
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