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Essex Music Service
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. ![]()
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✨ Create your own agenda! This year you’ll be able to choose from a fantastic range of sessions, including: ![]()
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🎵 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 ![]()
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✨ Need to know details: ![]()
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Thursday 9 July 2026, 9am to 3.15pm, Chelmsford. ![]()
£60 for teachers in Essex, Thurrock & Southend DfE-funded schools, £140 for all others ![]()
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Find out more and book your place today! Link in comments 👇
Come and join us at Flex youth club Basildon for a chance to learn to DJ and see some of our amazing youth talent in action. ![]()
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Based behind the Jolly Friar pub , Whitmore Court ![]()
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May 23rd 1pm to 6pm ![]()
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Completely free ![]()
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Thank you to Essex Music Service for the support
Great to see The Basildon Lower Academy students enjoying the KS3 instrumental programme 🙌![]()
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www.essexmusicservice.org.uk/site/school-provision/instrumental-and-vocal-provision/Today marks the first rehearsal for our brass band. Miss Stoddard secured funding for 12 lucky students to learn an instrument for a year, bringing together students from Years 7, 8 & 9 to learn songs every Monday.![]()
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You can catch their debut performance at the The Basildon Lower Academy Culture Fayre on July 13th.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we want to highlight the positive impact music can have on young people’s wellbeing. Many of us turn to music as a way to relax or unwind. The same can be true for children and young people. ![]()
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Listening to music, playing an instrument or singing can help with: ![]()
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🎵 relaxation and sleep![]()
🎵 regulating emotions![]()
🎵 motivation and confidence![]()
🎵 creativity and team work![]()
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Want to explore music opportunities for your child? Find out what’s available locally and discover how becoming involved in music could support their wellbeing. ![]()
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#musicinessex #MHAW2026 ![]()
www.essexmusicservice.org.uk/site/
Warm up those vocals with Emma Sweeney! ![]()
Get ready for an energising, interactive vocal session with Emma Sweeney at our Schools Conference this year. Perfect for anyone wanting fresh ideas to boost singing in their school. ![]()
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Emma is an Essex based singer and vocal coach specialising in Musical Theatre. Emma completed an MA in Acting Musical Theatre at CSSD and has a Masters in Vocal Pedagogy with the Voice Study Centre. Alongside her teaching and coaching Emma directs youth musicals and professional Christmas Musicals at Brentwood Theatre. ![]()
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Plus—design your own CPD day with sessions on: ![]()
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✨ Music tech with Max Wheeler ![]()
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✨ Practical ideas with Sue Nicholls ![]()
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✨ SEND, primary & secondary pathways ![]()
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✨ Exam success and more! ![]()
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Thursday 9 July 2026 in Chelmsford. Find out more and book a place on the conference. www.greateressexmusichub.org.uk/site/greater-essex-music-hub-curriculum-conference-2026/
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