On Tuesday 14 November, members of Devon Youth Chamber Brass represented the Hub at the Music For Youth Proms, performing as part of this year's Creative Project composed by Jack Pepper. One of the highlights of the music education calendar, the Music for Youth Proms take place annually at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall, showcasing talented young musicians from all corners of the UK.
Devon Youth Chamber Brass provides opportunities for brass and percussion players aged 11-18 with regular sessions taking place at King Edward VI Community College, Totnes. Schools represented in this performance were Churston Ferrers Grammar School, Clyst Vale Community College, Colyton Grammar School, Exeter School, Ivybridge Community College, Okehampton Community College, South Dartmoor Community College, Torquay Boys Grammar School, Torquay Girls Grammar School, as well as FE students from Exeter College.
A big thank you to Sam Massey and Kathy Banks for preparing the group, as well as staff from the Hub who accompanied our young musicians on what was a very long (but totally worthwhile) day!
Over 300 children from primary schools across Torbay, performed to a packed Exeter Cathedral as part of this term's Chorister Outreach Programme concert, which was attended by the Civic Mayor of Torbay, Cllr Mark Spacagna, and his consort.
The Chorister Outreach Programme is run as a collaboration between Exeter Cathedral and the Devon and Torbay Music Education Hubs. As well as advice and support for staff, each school receives three workshops with skilled vocal practitioner, Andrew Downton. Choristers from Exeter Cathedral join one of these sessions to inspire the children and talk about life as a chorister. Each term, the Chorister Outreach Programme culminates in a large scale Saturday afternoon performance at Exeter Cathedral to celebrate the musical achievements of all children involved.
The schools featured in this term's performance were Cockington Primary School, Homelands Primary School, Ilsham CofE Academy, Roselands Primary School, Sacred Heart CofE Primary School, Shiphay Learning Academy, St Marychurch CofE Primary School and White Rock Primary School. The concert also featured Devon County Junior Choir, Schola Exe and the Choristers of Exeter Cathedral.
We are thrilled to announce the dates for The Mix will be Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July 2024 and hosted at Bridwell Park in Mid Devon by permission of Lord Mountbatten. Friday will be reserved for school bookings, with Saturday open to families and the general public. Watch this space for booking information!
Devon Youth Wind Orchestra and Devon Youth Choir are looking forward to an exciting weekend concert tour to Paris in 2024. In the current economic climate, we want to make sure that this amazing opportunity is affordable for and accessible to all families. Help us reach our fundraising target of £5,300 and support these fantastic young musicians to participate in an opportunity that they will remember for the rest of their lives!
 In this special event for GCSE and BTEC music students and teachers from Devon, Plymouth and Torbay secondary schools, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) perform pieces from the current GCSE syllabus, as well as a live composition based on your ideas. Presented by BSO Associate Musician Patrick Bailey, KS4 Set Works Live concerts trace the development of music from the baroque period to the present day, supporting the music education of all KS4 music students.
- 1-2.30pm Wednesday 28 February 2024 @ Plymouth Marjon University
- 1-2.30pm Thursday 29 February 2024 @ Uffculme School
The development of instruments and tastes is used as a narrative hook, allowing students to understand why styles vary from genre to genre, from harpsichord in Bach to musical theatre. The event also includes access to a private online page featuring digital learning resources available until the end of the academic year to support study.
These events are fully subsidised by Plymouth Music Education Hub and Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs and will be kindly hosted by Plymouth Marjon University and Uffculme School.
We have just added a new Visiting Music Teacher Directory to our website, which allows users to search for teachers by geographical area, specialism and teaching type e.g. individual lessons, small groups, WCET etc. We hope this will make it easier for schools and parents/carers to connect with teachers and music education providers in their area, particularly as more colleagues sign up. If you're a Visiting Music Teacher or music education provider and would like to listed in the directory, please register here.
 Devon and Torbay Music Education Hubs, South Devon Youth Jazz and Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra are delighted to present our next Devon Youth Jazz Masterclass for all young instrumentalists Grade 2+ on Friday 24 November with special guest Andy Davies! Andy is an award-winning British trumpeter leading his own band the Andy Davies Quartet – currently the resident band at the famous Ronnie Scott’s Wednesday night jam session.
Informal Music Chats
Various dates | Online
An Introduction to Charanga
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | St Gabriel's CofE Primary School, Exeter
North Devon Music Conference 2024
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Halsannery House, Bideford
Mid Devon Music Conference 2024
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Cullompton Community Centre
Early Years Music in Continuous Provision
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Online
Early Years Music: Songs for Musical Learning
Friday 3 May | Devon Education Services Willand Offices
Devon Music Education Conference 2024
Friday 24 May 2024 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre
National Children's Choir of Great Britain Audition Day
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Exeter
Devon Jazz Masterclass with Andy Davies
Friday 24 November 2023 | King Edward VI Community College, Totnes
Be a Chorister for a Day
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Exeter Cathedral
Christmas Jumper Concerts
Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 December 2023 | The Palace Theatre, Paignton
BSO Set Works Live 2024
Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Plymouth Marjon University
Thursday 29 February 2024 | Uffculme School
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