About Us

Derby Music Centre aims to provide opportunities for young people to make music together, develop their musical talents, and take part in public performances.

We welcome any young person who already plays an instrument to join one of our many orchestras, bands and groups.

• Membership is open to anyone aged 5-21 years

• Join at any time—just turn up on the day

• Two or more members from the same family pay a reduced cost

• Members are entitled to attend more than one group

  Fees from January 2009 are:

                                               £35.00 per member

                                               £60.00 per family

Bursaries are available to families in receipt of certain benefits - please contact us for details.

Concerts

Throughout the year, all members of the Music Centre have the opportunity to play in events and concerts. These range from small end of term concerts held at the Music Centre, to the Annual Gala Concert held at Derby Assembly Rooms with an audience of over 1000 people.

To see details of forthcoming events click on ‘Diary Dates’ in the left hand column.

Groups & Grades

The approximate grades for each group are as follows:

Super Strings (Satellite) (Beginners – Grade I)

Junior Strings (Grade I – II)

Intermediate Strings (Grade III – V)

Intermediate Orchestra (Grade III – V)

Youth Orchestra (Grade VI +)

Senior Strings (Grade VI +)

Wind Whizzers (Satellite) (Beginners – Grade I)

Junior Wind Band (Grade I – III)

Intermediate Wind Band (Grade IV – V)

Youth Wind Band (Grade V +)

Junior Brass Band (Grade 1 – III)

Swing Band (Grade III +)

Brass Ensemble (Grade III +)

Double Reed Ensemble (Grade III – V)

Flute Choirs (Grade III +)

Clarinet Choirs (Grade III +)

Recorders – various groups including Beginners Recorder Club

Auditions are held in the Spring and all players are encouraged to attend. Music centre staff try to make sure that these are as informal as possible, and they are invaluable in ensuring that players are placed in the most appropriate groups.