ORCHESTRA ONE - Kent Music

16/10/2024

🎶 Join Our Half-Term Music Courses! 🎶

Looking for something creative to do this half-term? We’ve got an exciting lineup of courses for young musicians of all levels and interests! Whether you love singing, playing in an ensemble, or learning a new instrument, there’s something for everyone:

🎤 28–29 Oct: Senior Come & Sing
🎶 28–31 Oct: Orchestra ONE Project 35: TIME
🎻 30 Oct: Strings Day
🎺 30 Oct: Junior Wind Band
🎤 31 Oct–1 Nov: Junior Come & Sing

Encourage your young musician to get involved and make music this October! 🌟

📍 Find out more and sign up here: https://www.kent-music.com/courses/?

15/10/2024

🎶 Join our team! 🎶

We’re looking for a County Programmes Administrator to support the delivery of our county-wide music education programmes. This full-time, permanent role will see you working at the heart of Kent Music, helping to ensure the smooth running of our projects and initiatives.

📍 Full-time, permanent position
📅 Applications close 18th October
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://www.kent-music.com/about-us/join-our-team/county-programmes-administrator/

Be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the world of music education!

We are looking for a highly motivated and friendly individual to join our County Programmes Team

14/10/2024

🎶 Only two weeks left! 🎶

If you’re aged 11 -18 and love making music, don’t miss out on Orchestra ONE: Project 35 - TIME happening from 28th - 31st October in Ashford! Whether you play an instrument or sing, this is your chance to join other young musicians to create and perform brand-new music.

No matter your experience level, everyone’s welcome to be part of this unique project. Time’s ticking—sign up now and secure your place! 🌟

📅 28th - 31st October
📍 Ashford
🔗 Find out more and sign up here:

Join an exciting course exploring the theme of Time through music.

13/10/2024

💼 Ready to take the lead? 💼

We’re searching for an Area Manager to cover Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, and Tunbridge Wells on a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover basis. If you have experience in project management and music education, we’d love to hear from you!

💼 Full-time, fixed-term role (maternity cover)
📅 Applications close 18th October

Be part of a dynamic team that’s shaping music education in Kent!

https://www.kent-music.com/about-us/join-our-team/area-manager-for-sevenoaks-tonbridge-malling-tunbridge-wells/

We are looking for a strategic and motivated individual to join our team as an Area Manager at Kent Music.

12/10/2024

New opportunity alert! 🎵

Do you have a passion for music education and project management? We’re looking for an Area Manager for Medway to help lead music initiatives across the area. This part-time, permanent role is perfect for someone ready to make a difference in the lives of young musicians.

Join our team and help inspire the next generation! Applications close 18th October.

We are looking for a strategic and motivated individual to join our team as an Area Manager at Kent Music.

01/10/2024

🎶 Orchestra ONE: Project 35 - Time is just around the corner, and there’s still time to join! 🚀 If you’re aged 8-18 and play an instrument or love to sing, this is your chance to be part of something amazing. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, Orchestra ONE welcomes everyone.

From 28th - 31st October in Ashford, you’ll create and perform brand-new music with talented tutors and other young musicians. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to get creative, make friends, and put on an incredible performance! 🎵

Sign up now - before time runs out: https://www.kent-music.com/courses/orchestra-one-p35-time/

27/09/2024

🎶 Ready to make some music this October half-term? Join us for Junior Come & Sing on 31st October & 1st November in Ashford! This course is designed for young vocalists who want to have fun while developing their singing skills in a supportive and creative environment.

Whether you’re new to singing or already part of a choir, this is a great opportunity to learn from professional tutors, meet new friends, and enjoy two days of singing and music-making!

Find out more and sign up here:

Course description Join us for two exciting days of singing, perfect for all experience levels. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these days are about having fun and exploring your voice in a relaxed setting. What To Expect:

20/09/2024

Interested in spending October half-term singing with the Kent Youth Choir? 🎶 Join us for Senior Come & Sing on 28th & 29th October in Ashford! You’ll work with professional vocal tutors, refine your singing skills, and make music with others who share your passion. Whether you're a regular choir member or just love to sing, it’s set to be two fantastic days of music-making! 🌟

Find out more and sign up here:

Course description Join us for two days of singing this half term with the vibrant Ciara Considine and the Kent Youth Choir. Perfect for senior singers looking to enhance their skills. What To Expect:

16/09/2024

We’re thrilled to officially introduce our new website and brand!

Our brand-new website and refreshed logo are here, marking an exciting new chapter for Kent Music. We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to make this transformation, and we couldn’t be prouder to share it with you!

Explore our updated website, designed with you in mind—making it easier than ever to access all our programmes, courses, and resources. Take a look and see what’s new.

Read more about our new brand and the changes here: https://www.kent-music.com/news/our-new-website-and-brand/

09/09/2024

🎶 Something exciting is happening behind the scenes at Kent Music, and you might notice a few changes if you visit our website today. If you have any questions, we’re here to help!

Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.

Kent Music is a music education charity in Kent, UK, providing music lessons, music groups including choirs and orchestras, and music services to schools

07/06/2024

🎉 It's been one week since the conclusion of Orchestra ONE's 34th project, Funfair! We are still filled with pride, excitement and all the fun of the fair! Huge thanks to our fantastic participants and dedicated tutors who made it all possible. Stay tuned – we might have a video of the performance to share soon! Keep an eye out! 📽️

20/05/2024

Have you sorted your half term plans yet? 🤔If you're a young musician looking for community, creativity, and just the right amount of challenge then you're in luck - we've still got places on our next Orchestra ONE project!

👉Don't miss out - apply to join here:

Join Orchestra ONE this half term to create music and soundscapes inspired by funfairs, fairgrounds and all the sounds you'll hear there!

09/05/2024

Want to turn funfair sounds into music? 🎠 There’s still time to apply! Join Orchestra ONE for our Funfair soundscape project this May half-term.

Spots are filling fast, don’t miss out!

Join Orchestra ONE this half term to create music and soundscapes inspired by funfairs, fairgrounds and all the sounds you'll hear there!

09/05/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Kent Music has been chosen by Arts Council England to lead music education across Kent & Medway as the new Kent & Medway Music Hub Lead Organisation from September 2024.

Music Hubs play a crucial role in providing access to music education for all, and we're honoured to be part of this initiative. The whole team is excited to continue our mission of providing high-quality music education for all children and young people!

Read the full announcement and join us in celebrating: https://www.kent-music.com/news/kent-and-medway-music-hub/

Department for Education Department for Culture, Media and Sport

22/03/2024

Roll up, roll up! 🎪 This May, Orchestra ONE takes you on a rollercoaster ride into the heart of the funfair.

Capture the thrill of roaring rollercoasters, the energy of blaring music, and the glee from the fair's most electrifying rides in your own music! Join creative young musicians and our talented tutors to create an unparalleled funfair soundscape.

O1 welcomes instrument players and singers of all abilities. Hurry, spots fill up fast! Secure your place today: https://www.kent-music.com/events/o1-p34-funfair/

14/02/2024

Orchestra ONE Project 33 launched yesterday and things got a little...bananas 🍌Exploring the musical possibilities of Distant Worlds, the participants tried sectional and group playing, iphone ensembles, illustration, and (of course) the music of the banana.

With three more days to go, we can't wait to see what they'll come up with next!

13/02/2024

🚀 Lift off! Orchestra ONE project 33: DISTANT WORLDS blasts into the stratosphere today. Over four days this group of diverse young musicians will make music inspired by the marvels and mysteries of outer space.

✨Keep your eyes open for interstellar updates!

05/02/2024

Half term is only a week away, but you've still got time to join the fun! There's a little something for everyone next week in Ashford - sign up here: www.kent-music.com/news/make-half-term-musical-feb-24/

We can't wait to see you there!

22/01/2024

Join us for Brass Day this half term and immerse yourself in all things brass!

Guided by our experienced and supportive tutor, Peter Crocker, young brass players will practice and perform a broad range of pieces. You'll build skills including group playing, tuning, playing positions, and creative music composition, all while having fun and making friends!

What's more, you'll get an opportunity to shine in an informal performance at the end of the day. Sound like your ideal way to spend half term? Sign up through our website: https://www.kent-music.com/events/brass-day-2/

20/01/2024

Discover your love for the recorder at our Recorder Day this half term! Learn from expert tutor Karen Barton-Holman, practice with fellow enthusiasts, and perform for your loved ones.

Ready to play your tune? Sign up on our website: https://www.kent-music.com/events/recorder-day-2/

09/01/2024

Ignite your creativity and improv skills with our new Maidstone Improvisation Ensemble 🎶. Join this exciting group, led by the energetic Dan Banks, and all sessions are FREE until half term! There's no better time to explore the magic of impromptu music-making.

Want in? Sign up now: www.kent-music.com/groups/maidstone-improv-ensemble/

Creative and Inspiring Music Education

08/01/2024

Ready for some musical magic this February half term? 🎵 Join us at Woodwind Day, a blast for budding talents and experienced players alike! Take this opportunity to improve your skills and play along with other young musicians guided by the talented Jeremy Shoobridge.

Don't wait; sign up now: https://www.kent-music.com/events/woodwind-day/

05/01/2024

January can be so dreary - what better way to beat the blues than planning for your next break? Lucky for you, we have marvellously musical ways to spend half term, no matter what you play.

Find out more and sign up now: https://www.kent-music.com/half-term