Kingston Music Service

To arrange for an instrument hire, please contact us by email at [email protected]. All hires are by appointment ONLY.

Check this out! Bring your friends and family with you and listen to wonderful music together. Kingston Council - Kingston Stronger Together

Thames Concerts 2024/25 Morning Series - Kingston Music Service Thames Concerts 2024/25 Morning Series - Kingston Music Service by Thames Concerts - Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30 AM at St Andrew's Road, Surbiton, KT64DS, Great Britain. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

We are excited to welcome all students and staff back to school! We hope that the new school year brings plenty of fun and exciting opportunities for everyone. If you are interested in learning a new instrument or continuing your musical journey this year, be sure to visit our website for more information. Let's make this school year one to remember! https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

We are looking for an experienced manager to join the team. Check it out on the Music Mark jobs website...

Outreach & Engagement Manager (Music) | Music Mark Kingston Music Service is looking for an experienced music education professional to help manage the service with specialities including ensembles, tutor management, secondary curriculum, music centre management, events and pupil voice.

Become our Outreach & Engagement Manager: KMS are seeking to appoint an experienced music education professional with excellent organisational skills who is energetic, resilient, a tactful team player and an insightful manager. Your specialties will include: ensemble development, events, pupil voice, music centre management, tutor management and secondary curriculum support. More details from https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/xf-7e94e0600f0b/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/3117-Outreach-Engagement-Manager-Music/en-GB

📣 Calling all those leading secondary music! 📣

📣 Calling all those leading secondary music! 📣

Join this new series to focus on strategic action and decisions that impact the quality of teaching and learning. With sessions on behaviour, The National Plan, advocating for music, and diversity! 💡

🔗Take a look: https://buff.ly/3XfnSDR

Join our vibrant string ensemble and become part of a community of passionate musicians. Explore our list of ensembles and submit your application now for the upcoming September season. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Visit https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4 to apply today.

There are ways to help pay music lesson fees if you hit troubled times or are on a low income.

KMS have a bursary fund to help parents and carers on a low income.

FKMS (Friends of Kingston Music Service) is a registered charity that manages a hardship fund to support families struggling to pay the full cost of music tuition in the short term.

https://www.kingston.gov.uk/music-service-1/pay-fees/5

KMS teach music in schools and at 4 centres across the borough. We have spaces in our Hook Centre for lessons on a Saturday. Sign up now for a September start on drum kit, piano or guitar.
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/music-service-1/music-lessons/2

Our partners at Kingston Community Drumming have started fun drumming classes at the Hook Centre on Thursday evenings:

- 4-5pm Family Drum Fun, for young children (age 4-10) and their parents/grandparents
- 5-6pm Young Drummers Classes (age 11-15)
- 7-9pm Drumming Group Workshops for youth and adults (16+)

More details at https://communitydrumming.co.uk/services/

KINGSTON!!! Sunday 18th Aug ☺️

Come and join me and for a fun Sports Day Workout at Fairfield Recreation Ground this Sunday 18th Aug 🙌

Register your place here: bit.ly/3Ap2jYx

A HUGE thank you to all music teachers across Kingston.

Alongside MFY ambassador Jack Pepper, Music for Youth are celebrating the UK’s most inspiring music teachers and their impact on our lives! Join us in celebrating these extraordinary teachers' power to ignite a passion for music and make a lasting difference every day! 🌟🎶

To find out more or to nominate a teacher, head to: https://www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/thank-your-music-teacher/

NYO Inspire - Totally inspirational!

Take your playing to a whole new level with NYO Inspire.

Be inspired by the creativity of other musicians. Play extraordinary music together. Accelerate your playing with coaching from incredible tutors. Open up your future.

Apply now to join the full year of activity. NYO Inspire is completely free and there are no auditions.

https://www.nyo.org.uk/get-involved/nyo-inspire

This should be an amazing concert - book now!

Tickets are now on sale for Kingston Choral Society's concert next year at Cadogan Hall - Saturday 29th March, 2025. It is never too early to book! We will be singing A German Requiem by Brahms and Poulenc's Gloria. We are delighted to have Sophie Bevan and Roderick Williams - pictured here - as our soloists, accompanied by the Thames Sinfonia. It should be a fantastic concert. Tickets from https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/kingston-choral-society-brahms-requiem-and-poulenc-gloria/

Percussion Jam have fun learning to play various percussion instruments, performing arrangements of well known songs and composing their own pieces.
Wednesdays from 4:15 to 4:45pm at our Tolworth Music Centre. Suitable for beginners from reception to year 3.
https://www.kingston.gov.uk/music-service-1/ensembles/7

Our STARter Groups have lots of fun learning a new instrument. Aimed at children years 3-6 who have not learned the instrument before, these classes involve singing, musical games, music reading and learning the basics of the chosen instrument. More information: https://www.kingston.gov.uk/music-service-1/ensembles/2. Register for September now!

Rent an instrument from our music service! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Looking for a place to practice? You're in the right spot! Our rates are budget-friendly, and we offer discounts for students who are under 18 years old. Click on the link to find out more details. https://buff.ly/3R0eH7z

Joining a Starter group is the perfect way to begin your musical journey alongside others who are at the same level as you. Click on the link to get started in September. https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

Are you looking to join a group and make beautiful music together? Start your musical journey this September by signing up today! Click the link to register now. https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

Why not give your child the opportunity to explore their passion for percussion and rhythm by enrolling them in Percussion Jam? Click on the link to sign up for September now! https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

If you're curious about our offerings in terms of ensembles and bands, here is a list for you to explore. Don't hesitate to click on the link to sign up now! https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

If you need an instrument for your lessons, you can hire one from us. For inquiries, please email [email protected].

Joining a starter group in September is a great way to learn a new instrument alongside others at the same level. Scan the QR code or follow the link to get started on this musical journey together. https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

Come to the hook centre for lessons outside of school. Scan the QR code or follow the link provided. https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4

This week the summer course started with exciting activities and show and tell sessions. The children had a great time and are already looking forward to coming back next year. Will we be seeing you there?

Join an ensemble or band now and begin in September! Scan the QR code or click on the link to get started. https://buff.ly/3xSMxE4