Cambridgeshire Music is the county's music service, providing music lessons, bands/ensembles, courses, workshops, events and activities across all styles of music and for all age groups, as well as arts therapies.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- whether performing or being in the audience, music connects people;
- learning to play an instrument is good for the brain and performing boosts confidence;
- music is for everyone - there's no barrier to enjoying music.
How to contact
Where to go
Cambridgeshire Music New School Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LL
Ely Music Centre
Needham’s Hall
Ely College
Downham Road
CB6 2SH (Needham’s Hall Entrance)
Ely Music Centre:
Offering a range of ensemble and orchestral experiences, combined with theory and practical musicianship training, on a weekly basis in term time for players of brass, string, percussion and woodwind instruments. Find out more about Ely Music Centre on this link.
The Cambridgeshire Music events, activities and music education listed below take place in Histon in South Cambs:
Music education:
As the county music service and lead partner for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Music Education Hub (CPMEH), Cambridgeshire Music supports music education in schools, meeting the objectives of the National Plan for Music Education.
Workshops & events:
Accelerate extension activity days and performing arts workshops for young musicians and performers during term time and school holidays.
Individual learning:
Individual vocal and instrument tuition for primary & secondary age students, young people and adults, Grade 5 Music Theory courses and professional grade examinations are available.
The Academy offers a comprehensive package of instrument hire, music lessons, ensemble activities and music theory study for school-age musicians (including Creative Music Technology and rock/pop). Signing up for The Academy is a year-long commitment with several in-person sessions each week during term time at Cambridgeshire Music's base in Histon. Each stage is based on exam grade levels rather than age.
Choirs & ensembles:
Cambridgeshire County Youth Choir for Grade 3+ young singers.
Cambridge-Heidelberg-Montpellier Youth Orchestra meets every summer in one of the cities involved, with 25 young players from each country.
Cambridgeshire County Youth Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles offers a combination of ensemble and orchestral experience on a termly basis for those playing their orchestral instruments at Grade 6 standard and above.
Open Mic Nights:
Free to attend and are held once a month on Fridays at 7pm - anyone can come along and play an instrument, sing or be a member of the audience. All genres welcome! If you'd like to perform, register your interest by sending an email to [email protected] (use subject heading Open Mic Night)
Dust It Off Orchestra:
An adult ensemble for people who want to play with others - open to all orchestral instrumentalists of all abilities. There is an annual membership subscription. Email [email protected] if you'd like to know more or to sign up.
Arts therapies:
A team of therapists working with children, young people and adults with physical, emotional or psychological needs, learning disability and dementia, either individually or in small groups using music and drama therapy. More information and a referral form here.
How to contact
Where to go
Cambridgeshire Music New School Road Histon Cambridge CB24 9LL
Ely Music Centre
Needham’s Hall
Ely College
Downham Road
CB6 2SH (Needham’s Hall Entrance)
