Cumbria Music Hub

25/08/2026

What connects great music, team spirit and the immersive world of gaming? 🎮🎵

Cumbria Youth Orchestra is back! Join the county's flagship youth ensemble as we celebrate music from Video Games far and wide. From adventures in space and journeys across time to stories from other worlds, our next programme is packed with expiring musical experiences.

CYO gives experienced young musicians the opportunity to come together, with a great professional conductor, to create something memorable. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself, develop your technique, or build your ensemble skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a friendly and welcoming environment.

📍 Rehearsals across Cumbria 📍This year we'll be rehearsing at venues around the county, making it easier for young musicians from all areas to get involved.

💷 Only £100 for the full project
We don't want finances to be a barrier, so fee reductions are available.

📝 Register now and

ℹ️ Find out more: cumbriamusichub.com

15/07/2026

Our Partner Drum and Brass are looking for training bands to be Pilot Partners. Read more:

Participation to Pathways – Partner Bands Wanted

Following our recent Cumbria Brass Network meetings, we're pleased to say that Participation to Pathways is now ready to begin.

We're looking for six training bands to work with us over the next 18 months as pilot partners.

We're looking for bands that:

have or are planning an active training or beginner band;

are interested in developing recruitment and progression pathways;

are willing to share ideas and learn alongside other bands;

can commit to around six county-wide learning days over the life of the project; and

want to play an active role in the future development of brass banding in Cumbria.

Partner bands will receive dedicated support, professional development opportunities, access to new resources and a £450 participation payment towards the costs of taking part.

If this sounds like your band, we'd love to hear from you.

Further information and an Expression of Interest form are now available here: https://forms.gle/ewZPMeaCvXcDasmt8

11/07/2026

A big thank you to the amasing team, who visited Carlisle and Ulverston to work with, and inspire, our young musicians. Did your school take part?
Westmorland and Furness Council

11/07/2026

A successful summer partnership with Pick 'n' Mix Strings
Thank you Asta for inspiring our young string players!
Westmorland and Furness Council

21/06/2026

Developing Music in Resourced Provision

This online session with Live Music Now will discuss ways to embed creative music making within resourced provision settings
Led by Alex Lupo, a neurodivergent musician and music leader
Online on Wed 15 July 15:30-16:30
Book by email: [email protected]

20/06/2026

Cumbria Orchestra Collective: Training String Orchestra Workshop Day

Saturday 4th July 10am - 4pm
The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral

FREE for all school-aged string players in Cumbria (Beginner - Grade 3 playing level).
Experience playing as a massed string orchestra and smaller breakout chamber ensembles - with creative music specialist Asta Hodgson as visiting artist, working will all our string players for a creative music session as part of this day.
Short informal sharing session for parents and friends at 3:45pm in the Fratry Hall.
Sign-up https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yYdCBuqENE20U_2-UPEyXDe-3INcj5tAg1BR62Z5cv1URTBPMDhWQU9JUENIMUkwMzhPRENPRDIzSi4u

19/06/2026

Join our Schools' Networking Event!
Hear from the Hub's Lead Schools' representatives about the work we're doing and how Cumbria Music Hub can help you.
CPD for teachers (primary & secondary) in Music Teaching
Wednesday 8 July at 3.45pm for 1 hour ONLINE. FREE.
Please click on the link to register.

19/06/2026

WYO Beginner Jazz Band
Join the Westmorland Youth Orchestra beginner jazz band with 5 free weeks of tuition. For students finishing their first year of whole class teaching up to Grade 4 level playing woodwind, brass or percussion (keyboard and drum kit players are invited too, to transfer their skills to orchestral percussion playing with the help of specialist tutors).
5th June to 3rd July 2026 (every Friday) 5.45 – 6.45pm
Castle Street Centre, 3 Castle St, Kendal LA9 7AD