Essex Music Service is part of Essex County Council, the Hub Lead Organisation for Greater Essex Music Hub.
We strive to improve opportunities for young people.
Calling all schools! Our 2026 music curriculum conference, open to all schools across Essex, Southend and Thurrock is open for bookings! Join us for a full day of inspiring speakers, practical music-making, and the chance to connect with colleagues and Music Hub partners from across the county. ✨ Create your own agenda! This year you’ll be able to choose from a fantastic range of sessions, including: 🎵 Singing and Interactive vocal sessions with Emma Sweeney & Esther Farinde 🎵 Composition and creative music making 🎵 Music technology with Max Wheeler 🎵 Inclusion 🎵 Exam success 🎵 Phase-specific ideas (primary, secondary & SEND) 🎵 Practical music ideas from Sue Nicholls ✨ Need to know details: Thursday 9 July 2026, 9am to 3.15pm, Chelmsford. £60 for teachers in Essex, Thurrock & Southend DfE-funded schools, £140 for all others Find out more and book your place today! Link in comments 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
One week to go! Tutor applications close on 20 April. If you think you could be the next tutor to join us apply today! 🎓We're looking for tutors in all instruments. New recruits will receive dedicated mentoring, training and year round professional development.Application link in comment#musicinessexE#essexmusictutorsutors ... See MoreSee Less
This year's summer reading challenge has a musical theme 🎼- if you know someone who many be interested in volunteering share the link belEssex Library ServicerviceApplication are now open for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 volunteering! This year the theme is Read to the Beat 🎵 Anyone 14 and over can apply to be a volunteer libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/summer-reading-challenge-volunteering... See MoreSee Less
Could you be the next tutor to join us? 🎓We're looking for tutors in all instruments. New recruits will receive dedicated mentoring, training and year round professional development.Deadline for applications is 20 April so if you’re interested - apply now! Application link in comments 👇#MusicinEssex #EssexMusicTutors ... See MoreSee Less
Is your child ready for an unforgettable musical adventure?The National Youth Orchestra are looking for musicians aged 13-18 who play an orchestral instrument at a level equivalent to Grade 8 (no graded exams needed.)Young musicians from across the UK are invited to join a nationwide community, develop new skills with world class coaching, and perform in concert halls, schools and unexpected spaces. The application and audition process is completely free, with travel and accommodation bursaries available.📣 Applications now open for The National Youth Orchestra of 2027!🗓 Apply by 17 MayFind out more and apply:www.nyo.org.uk/orchestra-of-2027... See MoreSee Less
Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Ensemble free concert (Chelmsford, 1 April 2026)
Wed 18 March 2026
Hear our Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Ensemble in concert in Chelmsford For further details on this concert, please contact Beverley Heard, Music Ensembles Lead Officer, telephone 0333 013 8953 or email: musichub@essex.gov.uk
Essex Youth Orchestra & Essex Young People’s Orchestra in concert! (Saffron Hall, 12 April 2026)
Wed 18 March 2026
Come and hear EYPO perform a great programme of popular classics followed by EYO performing extracts from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suites, and Sibelius’ uplighting piece Karelia Suite.
Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra perform in Southend (Saturday 21 March 2026)
Wed 18 March 2026
Hear our talented Youth Jazz Orchestra in concert! Led by their Assistant Director, Tom Jiggins, the young musicians are excited to share new music with an audience and show that live music has well and truly