🎻✨ Join a Symphony Orchestra this summer!
Our Symphony Orchestra course at Kent Music Summer School is a week of full-scale orchestral playing, expert coaching, and an unforgettable final concert—all set in the stunning surroundings of Benenden School.
Wind, brass, strings, percussion—whatever you play, there’s a place for you! (Especially if you play viola, double bass, oboe, bassoon, or brass—we’d love to hear from you!)
Apply now to secure your spot: https://www.kent-music.com/courses/symphony-orchestra/
🎶☀️ Kent Music Summer School is back!
Applications are now open for KMSS 2025, and we can’t wait to welcome young musicians back to Benenden School this July!
From Symphony Orchestra to Jazz, Musical Theatre to Song Writing, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're looking to take your playing to the next level, explore a new style, or just spend your summer making music with friends, this is your chance.
📅 Book early to secure your place!
🔗 Find out more: https://www.kent-music.com/courses/summer-school/
The KYWO winter concert is tonight! The talented young musicians will be playing alongside the Eynsford Concert Band in this sold out show at The Space Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks School
Directed by Mike Smith and Lt. Col. Craig Hallatt, it will be a joyous selection of Christmas favourites, poor cracker jokes and seasonal celebrations for 'The Magic of Christmas'!
If you didn't manage to get a ticket in time - or just can't wait for the concert to begin - then enjoy these highlights from the summer concert.
Curious about KYWO? Find out more and apply to audition here: https://www.kent-music.com/groups/kent-youth-wind-orchestra/
🎶 Check out Folkestone Music Lab in action! 🎸🥁
This term has been filled with creativity, collaboration, and incredible music-making at Folkestone Music Lab. Watch (and listent to) some highlights and see why this is the place for young musicians to grow their skills and have fun.
Ready to join us next term? 🎤🎹 The first half term is free for new members—don’t miss this chance to make music with us!
🔗 Sign up now: https://www.kent-music.com/groups/folkestone-music-lab/
🎶 The Kent Youth Choir Winter Concert is almost here! ❄️
Join us for an evening of beautiful choral music as the talented Kent Youth Choir takes the stage in Ashford. It’s happening on 23rd December at 7:00 PM, and it’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit just before Christmas. 🎄✨
Take a look at this snippet from our last concert and see why you don’t want to miss this one!
📍 St Mary The Virgin Church, Tufton St, Ashford
🕒 23rd December, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available now: www.kent-music.com/whats-on/events/kent-youth-choir-winter-concert-2024/
Secure your seats and enjoy a magical evening of music! 🌟
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/
🎻 Our Summer Strings Course was three days of intense rehearsals - including a stint practising their singing - culminating in a stunning final performance in July. These young musicians put their all into it, and we couldn’t be prouder. Here’s a snippet of their beautiful music from just one of the groups of players!
Don't forget we have a whole day of Strings planned this half term! Check out our Whats On section to find it and more.
🎷 Ready to kick off the new term with some jazz? Our Summer School Jazz Course in July brought out the best in these talented young musicians. Here’s a snippet of them jamming and showcasing their improvisation skills!
Want to keep practicing your skills before the next KMSS? Check out our half term courses next month, listed on our site.
🎤 Our Summer School Songwriting Course allowed students to dive deep into their creativity, writing and performing their own original songs! 🎶 Take a listen to this incredible performance from these budding songwriters!
Is making your own unique music your thing? You'll love our Orchestra ONE course this half term - singer/songwriters and all musicians welcome. Signups open soon! https://www.kent-music.com/groups/orchestra-one/
🎶 What an incredible time we had at our Summer Singing Course at Benenden! Young vocalists joined together, rehearsed, and performed with so much talent and passion. Here's a snippet of their hard work and wonderful performance at Summer School 2024.
P.S. The Summer Singers shared their concert with the amazing Kent Youth Choir! Keep your eyes and ears open for a video from them in the next few weeks!
A milestone moment as we share highlights from our first-ever Piano Course at Summer School! 🎹 Throughout the week, our young pianists focused on duet playing, performance techniques, and mastering new pieces.
Their final concert was a testament to their wide range of musical tastes and talents. Enjoy!
Kent Music Summer School (KMSS) is a series of fun residential music courses for young musicians, held each July at the beautiful Benenden School.
