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The Snowman Tour

A live orchestral experience especially for schools

Experience the magic of the classic film The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra, in Buxton and Derby.

Soloist Auditions for The Snowman Tour

Applications open for 2025!

We are delighted offer children aged 7-14 the chance to sing the evocative Walking in the Air solo during The Snowman Tour performances in Buxton and Derby this year.

Work with us

Work with us to deliver or support the delivery of music education in Derby and Derbyshire

Learning to play an instrument

Find out how your child can learn to sing or to play a musical instrument, with a range financial bursaries and instrumental loans available to support tuition.

Derbyshire Junior Choir (DJC)

Join the choir for our Autumn term singing days!

Our junior choir is a haven for budding singers aged 7 to 14, offering a nurturing and exciting environment to explore the joys of harmonious melodies.

City & County Ensembles

Four county-level large ensembles for higher achieving young instrumentalists and singers in Derby and Derbyshire

CPD for Infant, Junior and Primary teachers

CPD opportunities to infant, junior and primary schools to support the development and delivery of classroom musical activities by school staff.

Music-making in ensembles and groups

Join diverse ensembles, groups, and choirs across Derby and Derbyshire – welcoming all young musicians, from beginners to advanced performers

UpRising Resource Balloon

An 'all thriller, no filler' bank of resources and training opportunities for all those who want to better engage young people with additional learning needs in music-making.