More local music groups in Dorset (2024)

B Sharp offers creative singing and music making activities, both in and out of school, for children and young people in Lyme Regis and surrounding towns and villages. It's well known for its young music leadership programme that creates personal, social and music progression pathways for all involved.

Contactbsharpfor more information about activities in West Dorset.

B Sharp jam sessions - Boom Box

Boom Box is a weekly jam session at The Hub for young people aged 8 to 11 years to come together after school to play,make new music andmake new friends along the way.

These are enjoyable sessions that build musical skills, develop confidence and social skills. All musical tastes and abilities are welcome.

Boom Box is:

• for 8 to 11 year olds
• every Thursday
• at the Hub in Lyme Regis
• from 4pm to 5.15pm

Find out more about Boom Box and how to join.

Hub Jams

Hub Jams are weekly informal music and jamming sessions for:

• instrumentalists
• vocalists
• technicians

Friendly and professional music leaders will support you to develop your music and there are chances to perform. All musical tastes and abilities are welcome.

Hub Jams are:

• for 11 to 18 year olds
• every Tuesday
• at the Hub in Lyme Regis
• from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Find out more about Hub Jams and how to join.

Pop Club

Each week Pop Club members in Dorchester get the chance to take part in a wide variety of musical workshops and perform using a professional sound system under the guidance of music producer Mickey Wills. A fantastic opportunity for young people to discover and experience live music performance. Pop Club also plays live at gigs and festivals throughout the year.

Come along to Dorset Arts Centre in Dorchester on Saturdays: phone01305 266926 to book and for details or email:enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk.

Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus

Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus will help you to sing to a high standard. To become a member, you need to be 8 years old or more, enjoy singing, be willing to attend regular rehearsals and take part intheir concerts. These include concerts with Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and concerts thatthey give by themselves.

Come along to The Lighthouse, Poole on Tuesdays,6pm to 7.15pm (8pm for older members). Call 01202 423429 or email:info@bschorus.co.ukfor more details.

Modern Drum Academy

Modern Drum Academy is a drum school located in the centre of Weymouth. Learn drums, guitar,and vocals at yourown pace.

Come along to the Modern Drum Academy in Weymouth from 1pm to 9pm, Monday to Saturday. Call07552 792892 or email:info@moderndrumacademy.co.uk for more information.

Dorchester Area Schools Partnership (DASP) Music Ensembles

Do you play an instrument or sing? Do you love performing? Do you want to make new friends? Then join DASP for weekly music ensembles and tuition in Dorchester. Open to all young people in the local area with no audition. From £25 per term. Groups offered include:

• Training String Orchestra (grade 0 to 2)
• Training Windband (Grade 0 to 2)
• Orchestra (Grade 2/3+)
• Jazz Band (Grade 2+)
• Skylarks Choir (Year 3-6)
• Treblemakers Boys Choir
• Ukulele Group (Beginner & Intermediate)
• and much more!

SeeDASP Musicwebsite for more information.

Christchurch Music Centre

Christchurch Music Centre is an independent centre based in Twynham School in Christchurch. The centre hosts a Junior and a Senior wind band, meeting each Saturday morning throughout the term to rehearse. Players enjoy a challenging selection of music, from big screen to big band, popular favourites to classical greats.

Performance highlights include concerts in the beautiful Christchurch Priory and airside during the Bournemouth Air Festival. Both bands are frequently asked to perform at events across East Dorset, providing musical entertainment for the Christchurch Christmas Festival and relaxing summer afternoons by local bandstands.

Rehearsals are:

• Junior Band - 9am to 10am
• Senior Band - 10.30am to 12.30pm

At Twynham School, Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF.

ContactChristchurch Music Centrefor more details.

No auditions, all standards welcome! Come along to have a go, meet some friends and have some fun!

Coda groups

Coda Wind Ensemble

The Coda Wind Ensemble is for players of all ages and abilities who are warmly welcomed to play in a relaxed, informal setting (as a guideline, a standard of Grade 2 to 5 is recommended). We'll be playing a selection of music from across the orchestral repertoire - some easy bits and some of those slightly more challenging pieces you've always wanted to have a go at!

Ensemble practice is on Saturdays from 12.45pm to 1.45pm

Coda Saturday Rock School

Coda Saturday Rock School is designed for young musicians to work together to develop musical and performance skills.

Rock School is on Saturdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm

Coda Kids Ukulele Band

Coda Kids Ukulele Band for 6 to 11 year olds. This is a perfect progression route for any student who have tried out the ukulele as part of their year 4 first access to music.

Band practice is on Fridays from 4.45pm to 5.45pm.

Coda Beginners Jazz Ensemble

Coda Beginners Jazz Ensemble is mainly aimed atwind players from Grade 2 to 4 to give you the opportunity ofplaying together as a band. They also welcome rhythmplayers, such as drums and guitar.

Practice is on Tuesdays from7.30pm to 9.30pm.

All Coda groups practise at:

Acoustic Room at Coda Music Centre
Chewton Farm Road
Walkford
Christchurch
BH23 5QL

Phone: 01425 276161

Email: contact@coda.org.uk

Funky Little Choir

Funky Little Choir are based in Christchurch and run choirs for all ages from 8 plus. They are an amateur choir with a professional image and sound, who love to sing and feel their choir is very much part of the community.

Rehearse on a Monday:

• 8-12 year olds 5.30pm to 5:30pm
• 13-18 year olds 6.30pm to 8pm

AtThe Royal British Legion, 61-63 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QR

Call Sandie Elkins on 07540 977426or email:sandieelkins@hotmail.com for more information.

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