Wolverhampton Music Service

Spaces are now available for the Modern Music Production Course, which runs on Wednesdays 6.30 - 8pm at the Music School. Great for young people who want to compose their own music using Logic Pro. Click here to book your place:
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We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to head up the delivery of Wolverhampton: City of Youth Culture, a three-year programme of concerts, festivals and training for young people. Closing Date: Thursday 9 November.

For Job Description and Application Form 👇
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Calling Santa's Little Helpers! Congratulations to Wolverhampton Music Service’s Youth Choir for being selected to perform alongside the prestigious City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for two Christmas shows on Sunday 17th December (1pm and 5pm). 'My Christmas Orchestral Adventure' will include singing, dancing and a full symphony orchestra, with music including Sleigh Ride, William Tell, The Nutcracker, E.T., Songs from Home Alone and many more. Click here to book your tickets https://www.thehallswolverhampton.co.uk/events/my-christmas-orchestral-adventure/
The Youth Choir are open to new members, from Year 5 to Year 13.

Come and join us for our annual play day at the Music School! Wolverhampton Music Service

Calling Young Composers! On Sunday 19th November 10am-6pm, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group’s Creative Composing Lab (CCL) are running workshops for young people in school years 10-13.

Held at CBSO Centre in Birmingham, this term’s workshop is themed around composing for voice, and students will compose music for a trio of voice, flute and harp. The workshop might be useful for students studying GCSE, BTEC or A-level music, but is open to anyone who loves creating new music, although participants would need some notation skills. The workshops are FREE and are a fantastic opportunity for young people to get support in creating their own music and meeting like-minded young musicians. Click here to sign up: https://www.bcmg.org.uk/Event/creative-composing-lab191123

Grandparents complete 946-mile bike ride in aid of Wolverhampton Music Service A husband-and-wife team have completed a 946-mile tandem bike ride from John o' Groats to Land's End in aid of the Wolverhampton Music Service.

Our 2 youth orchestras are recruiting. Off the back of a successful tour to Italy in the summer, they are back and keen to welcome new players. Youth Wind Orchestra rehearses Fridays from 5.30pm and Youth Orchestra rehearses Saturdays from 9.15am. For players of around grade 5 standard up to 19 years old.

Does your child want to progress their music making? Contact Music Service to find out how? We have something for everyone and Thursday is for Indian instruments and strings. FREE membership for all.

If your child learns an instrument, the next step is to learn how to play with others. If they are a budding rockstar, we have Rock and Pop groups for primary and secondary aged children at Music School on Wednesdays. We also have New Strings, our intermediate string group, Guitar Ensemble rehearsals and a Music Production course. Come along in September to find out more.

We have FREE music groups for a range of instruments and ages. As soon as your child can read and play 5 notes on their instrument, there is a group for them to join. Tuesday rehearsals are for Fusion 5s (any instrument), Keyboard Ensemble, Youth Choir and our Inclusive Music sessions led by Big Top SEND practitioners. Come along and see what all the noise is about!

We’ll they’ve done it! Ted and Denise Pearson rode over 900 miles from John O’ Groats to Land’s End all for children in Wolverhampton. If you can spare £1, please donate and help them celebrate this remarkable achievement: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ted-pearson-1690300516128?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fted-pearson-1690300516128&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwAR0UlSeu09xsWzTpdRiL04epejS6rIPKH_jy7xZ8vW6ZR1QKtV2aCVtm_1I_aem_AWA4D_7_Z5l7j416r_JgOU-b6CggP23-eiZsRd24HYLmmmfjcnM7VFxNODvXrZ_iDLk

September is a good time for your child to come and try our music groups. If they have an instrument, they would be really welcome to join. And there’s plenty to choose from. Monday night is New Wind and Concert Wind Band (both woodwind and brass) plus Jazz Big Band (sax, brass, piano, guitar and bass).

Keep up to date with the latest opportunities for young people in Wolverhampton, by visiting the news page of our website:

News & Events | Wolverhampton Music Service Latest News Keep up to date with all the happenings. Mentoring Opportunities for Young People aged 14-18 Sep 13, 2023Apply for 'mysounds': youth mentoring scheme in contemporary classical music Contemporary Music for All (CoMA), is an organisation facilitating new-music making opportunities for non-...

Throughout September, we will be welcoming new members to our evening and weekend music groups. If you know a young person that would like to make music and meet new friends, we would love to hear from you. Contact [email protected] for more details

We are so proud of Allie Parsons, the winner of Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the year! Allie is an amazing violinist and a youth board member on our music hub advisory board. Her leadership and commitment qualities are an inspiration to everyone. From all of us at the Music Service, congratulations! 👏👏👏👏👏

Ted and Denise are riding 60-70 miles a day from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise fund for the Music Service! If you can support their fundraising efforts please click here to donate https://www.justgiving.com/page/ted-pearson-1690300516128?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fted-pearson-1690300516128&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share&fbclid=IwAR0UlSeu09xsWzTpdRiL04epejS6rIPKH_jy7xZ8vW6ZR1QKtV2aCVtm_1I_aem_AWA4D_7_Z5l7j416r_JgOU-b6CggP23-eiZsRd24HYLmmmfjcnM7VFxNODvXrZ_iDLk

Our teachers are at the Music School this week for training and getting ready to go back into schools next week. We're looking forward to starting back with our 15 bands and ensembles next week (from 11th September).

We can't wait to see this show - there are still some tickets available here: https://wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873650057/events/129495278/seats?zone=Arena%20Theatre

One more dress run before our first audience tomorrow night…we can’t wait for you to see it! 🤩🎸🎭
Tickets still available from Theatre box office 🎟️
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Less than two weeks to go before we begin our ride. We are as ready as we can be. We have collected or have pledges for around £500 at the moment. I think that may rise as the days go by, but if not that is fine as well. We have overcome some difficulties along the way, a lack of accommodation in Scotland meant a change of route, finding a carrier to take our tandem to JOG, major dental work for me and several months of route planning. We leave John O'Groats on 1st September, arriving home for one night on the 9th, then a further 5 days should see us at Land's End. At least that is the plan.
If you would like to donate please go to https://www.justgiving.com/page/ted-pearson-1690300516128?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fted-pearson-1690300516128&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Exciting News for Wolverhampton's Youth - We're thrilled to announce a whopping £1m boost for youth arts and culture in Wolverhampton! Thanks to a collaborative effort with Wolverhampton CEP, The Music Service, Newhampton Arts Centre and Wolverhampton City Council, we've secured funding from Arts Council England for a series of spectacular events over the next three years.

Introducing 'Wolverhampton: City of Youth Culture' - a project that promises festivals, art trails, and career opportunities, all co-designed with our city's talented youth. From the 'Same Difference' youth festival to FREE orchestral concerts for Y7s, our ‘Big Sing' music project and a visual arts trail, there's something for everyone!

Join us in celebrating this milestone investment with thanks to a collaboration with Newhampton Arts Centre, Foundation , Gazebo Theatre and of Wolverhampton Council Wolverhampton Today , and stay tuned for more updates!

Get yourself down to West Park today!

Check out the acts on the main stage. 600 tickets gone. Last chance to get yours! Same Difference youth festival https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/same-difference-youth-festival-tickets-656663477137?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

The countdown has begun for youth festival 2023 join Wolverhampton Art Gallery Wolverhampton Music Service The Way Youth Zone Newhampton Arts Centre The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton Creative Black Country Kathleen Fabre Hit the Dhol Real Arts Workshops Michael's Caribbean Storehouse Curiosity Productions Gazebo Theatre Becca Mae Designs Wolverhampton Literature Festival for a day led by young people for young people aged 11+
get your FREE tickets here https://wvsamedifference2023.eventbrite.co.uk/

Did you know that alongside the main festival in West Park, there is an accessible and inclusive fringe festival at NAC on Sunday for young people who have additional needs? Book below - still spaces available.

Book your FREE place on our accessible & inclusive programme at Same Difference
Wolverhampton CEP’s youth festival.

Transform Newhampton Arts Centre New Horizons tent into an accessible and inclusive underwater landscape for families and young people of Wolverhampton!

Join Curiosity Productions and Cloud Cuckoo Land artists for an immersive experience with interactive puppetry, music, drama, and crafts. Unleash your creativity, sing sub-aquatic songs, and relax in the sensory chill-out space. Be a part of Same Difference, the creative festival celebrating the talents of young people in the city.

The sessions will be relaxed and flexible, come and go as you please. Carers and family members are encouraged to attend and create too.

• Relaxed sensory space • BSL interpreter • Stims welcome • Ground level step-free entrance & accessible toilet facilities
Low numbers of participants • Low volume sound



Book your tickets here: https://www.newhamptonarts.co.uk/events/making-waves-at-same-difference/

Get your free tickets for the Same Difference Festival - West Park - Sunday 13th August. Fun for all young people. Here’s a few photos from last year! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/same-difference-youth-festival-tickets-656663477137?aff=oddtdtcreator

Last chance to get free tickets!

Youngsters invited to come to youth-themed festival Youngsters from across a city are being invited to join a day of activity.

Ted and Denise are cycling again to support The Friends of Wolverhampton Music Service. We would be delighted if you can support their fundraiser here

Ted and Denise's fundraiser for FOWMS Help Ted Pearson raise money to support Friends of Wolverhampton Music Service (FOWMS)

Just left Watford Gap services. ETA 5.30pm should be fine. Can we request that musicians stay to help unload before you take them home as this will speed up the process for everyone.

ETA 5.30pm at Music School. Winners of our photo competition :
Photo competition
Lily C - Verona street shot with umbrellas

Runner up prizes:

Paige C - Theatre Bibieno

Aeryn S - overall composition - lovely selection of photos

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Highly commended

Tom Mc D - Castle at Sirmione

Emily S - Statue in the moonlight

Davina - Chocolate gelato

Overnight travelling has been good. We’re now at Calais in good time for our 8.20 sailing. Children are well and all is going to plan.

And we’re off! See you all in 32 hours! We will get children to text parents from tomorrow morning when we arrive in the uk to keep you updated on our ETA. 🚌

Super proud of these musicians. We have been invited (demanded) to return to each town where we have performed. They surprise everyone with their sound and general musicianship for such a young group. The best ambassadors for Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton Today

Sirmione by Lake Garda this morning. Famous for its microclimate and production of lemons 🍋. And we had a birthday with lots of cakes! Happy Birthday Arjun

Last night’s concert was really well received. We’ll post some highlights soon. Weather is great and today we’ve been to Mantua where Mozart played as a young 14 year old. Now off to our second concert venue for some rehearsal and the big show at 9pm.

It’s been action packed today. Verona amphitheatre and rain! But the sun has come out, lunch has been eaten and we’re off to rehearse for our first concert.

Fed, watered, bug sprayed for the outdoor quiz!!